Field Assistant III, Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center

11 hours ago

Albany, New York, United States Cornell University Full time
Job Summary

Cornell University is seeking a highly skilled Field Assistant III to join our team at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. As a key member of our research team, you will provide technical and general labor support for field research trials in a broad range of vegetable crops, grapes, ornamentals, cut flowers, and agronomic crops.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical and general labor support for field research trials.
  • Assist with field tillage preparation, fertilizing, planting, harvesting, mowing, stone picking, and data collection.
  • Responsible for equipment assembly, operation, safety, and modification to meet changing research objectives.
  • Perform additional tasks including herbicide, pesticide, and irrigation treatments, reporting and recording, irrigation system setup and operation, daily performance recording, supply and parts procurement, and facility maintenance.
  • Assist programs with harvesting and data collection at LIHREC and occasionally travel to locations within NYS.
  • Oversee daily monitoring and reporting of weather systems information.
  • Keep detailed records and assist in overall maintenance and support functions for field acreage, greenhouse facilities, growth chambers, and facilities.
Requirements
  • Associates degree and up to 2 years of practical farming experience or equivalent combination.
  • Ability to acquire a New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators License within two years of start date.
  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation, as well as a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license.
  • Experience with computers, including basic skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Internet navigation.
  • Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
  • Proficient understanding and capability of mechanics, electricity, carpentry, and plumbing.
  • Ability to weld or a willingness to learn how to weld.
  • Must be able to wear proper protective equipment to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals, using extreme caution when handling and applying.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify weed, disease, and insect pests of agronomic crops.
  • Work in all kinds of unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Must be safety oriented, know, understand, adhere, and train others to conform to all safety requirements and regulations.
  • Must be able to obtain OSHA forklift and lift operator certifications within 6 months.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 3+ years of experience in farming operations is desirable.
  • Experience with precision agriculture - autosteer, data collection systems on machinery preferred.

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