Soils and Plant Technician

3 weeks ago

New Brunswick, United States Rutgers University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Recruitment/Posting Title**
- Soils and Plant Technician**Job Category**
- AFSCME Local 888**Department**
- SEBS - Cream Ridge**Overview**
- The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short
- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.**Posting Summary**
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Soils and Plant Technician for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:

- Performs duties involving layout and operation of land and experimental equipment pertaining to the research and development of soils and plants.
- Collects and records experimental data and assists in laboratories as needed.

**Position Status**
- Full Time**Hours Per Week**

**Daily Work Shift**
- Day**Work Arrangement**
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.**FLSA**
- Nonexempt**Grade**
- 14**Position Salary**

**Annual Minimum Salary**
- 38182.270**Annual Mid Range Salary**
- 44972.190**Annual Maximum Salary**
- 51762.110**Standard Hours**
- 40.00**Union Description**
- AFSCME - Local 888**Payroll Designation**
- PeopleSoft**Benefits**

**Seniority Unit**

**Terms of Appointment**
- Staff - 12 month**Position Pension Eligibility**
- PERS- Qualifications**Minimum Education and Experience**
- Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus one year of field experience in agriculture involving the use of chemicals, plot preparation, harvesting, handling research data and the use and repair of farm equipment and machinery.
- A combination of related vocational/technical, junior college, or college level courses in agriculture and six months experience can be substituted for the above experience.

**Certifications/Licenses**
- Must have or be willing to obtain within six months of employment a valid NJ Pesticide Applicator License.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and two years driving experience.
- Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Requires the ability to initiate and complete assignments: read and understand research level plant science instructions, demonstrated ability to communicate with faculty and staff in writing and orally, physically be able to move from field to field via walking and motorized vehicles, lift heavy farm objects, and tolerate seasonal outdoor farm environment.
- Good communication skills required.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, preferably in horticulture or agronomy.
- Certification in good laboratory practices (GLP) for non-clinical laboratory studies that conform to regulations and best practices established by key regulatory agencies, such a as IR4, is preferred.

**Equipment Utilized**
- Tractors of various size, roto-tillers, various soil preparation implements, mowers, chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, string trimmers, various spray equipment, leaf blowers, irrigation systems and various power tools.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**
- Requires the ability to work under extreme environmental conditions, including the winter and summer months.
- Must be able to tolerate high levels of pollen and dust.
- Must be able to work in the hot humid conditions of farm fields and greenhouses.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb and work on a ladder.
- Must be able to walk the fields and greenhouses for work and inspection.

**Special Conditions**
- Must be able to adjust work schedule to address farm issues that arise out of the normal work day, including early morning and late afternoon hours, as well as occasional weekends.
- Posting Details**Posting Number**
- 24ST0903**Posting Open Date**
- 04/18/2024**Special Instructions to Applicants**-
**Regional Campus**
- Rutgers University-New Bruns

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