Description
Position Details
Classification Information
Classification Description
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Position Information
Position Title Agricultural Aide II Biotechnology & Agroforestry
Position Number 121127
Department AES
Job Description
Working with the Biotechnology Research Analyst and Research Assistant perform
routine crop care by preparing crop field beds, install irrigation, planting,
apply fertilizer and pesticides, watering, pulling weeds and applying mulch.
In the greenhouse water and fertilize plants, wash pots, start seedling trays,
control weeds and pests. Maintain Biotechnology facilities by mowing grass,
install and repair irrigation systems, maintain tools and equipment, secure
tools and equipment in locked storage areas.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of Agriculture, farming, gardening, landscape maintenance and
related areas as well as small engines use and repair, seeding, cultivating
plants. Pesticide applicators certification. Valid driver's license. Operate
vehicles and farm equipment, pesticide/herbicide application, basic math.
Preferred Qualifications
Abilities to: Drive vehicles, tractor and operate small power equipment, work
as part of a team or independently and communicate in English (written and
verbal).
Physical Demands
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee will be required to
work outdoors in hot weather. This position requires the employee to be able
to lift 65 lbs (fertilizer sack) and carry it at least 25 yards. Work
environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be
moderate. The work environment is a mix of outdoors and indoors.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S202
Location St. Croix
Position Type Full Time
Number of Vacancies- part time 1
Posted Salary $30,600
Advertised Job Duties
• Preparing crop beds, transplanting seedlings, apply fertilizer and
pesticides, watering, pulling weeds, applying mulch.
• Mow grass, install and repair irrigation systems, maintain tools and
equipment, secure tools and equipment in locked storage areas.
• Harvest plants, collect and record data, monitor inputs over time and work
with UVI students.
Open Date 03/30/2022
Close Date 05/31/2022
Special Instructions to Applicant
Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the
University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email
address during the application process.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an
ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human
Resources Office at (340)693-1410.
For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the
Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www. vimovingcenter.com
Internal or Externally Advertised? External
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
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