Job Description

Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationRocky Ford, CO 81067

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Arkansas Valley Research Center was established in 1888 as the Bent Agricultural Experiment Station and is the oldest continuously operated agricultural experiment station, outside of Fort Collins, in Colorado. The Center was established to serve the research needs of the irrigated farming area of southeast Colorado known as the Arkansas Valley, extending from Pueblo County on the west to the Kansas border. It also includes irrigated areas associated with the tributaries to the Arkansas River in El Paso, Huerfano and Las Animas counties. Agricultural production includes livestock and field and vegetable crops. Alfalfa, corn, dry beans, small grains, soybeans, sorghum, onions, melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers are representative of crops grown under irrigation. An Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is housed at the Center and administered by the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and serves Southern Colorado. The Otero County and Area Extension Office is also co-located at this facility. This Center is part of a network of 10 research centers (9 sites) throughout the state. Additional information for the CSU Agricultural Experiment Station can be found at .

Search Contact EmailJeffery.davidson@colostate.edu

Position Summary

This position provides general labor and research farm support for the Arkansas Valley Research Center. Responsibilities include: Research field production and maintenance (i.e., planting, irrigation, and general research plot upkeep), experimental crop planning and harvesting, and general maintenance and repair of the facilities, grounds and equipment.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Employees must be able to provide documentation to their employers to show their identity and prove their authorization to work.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to understand both verbal and written instructions (English).
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include: some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) on a frequent basis and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions to include exposure to weather and noise.
• Ability to accommodate Flexible Work Arrangements ( FWA ) and to meet seasonal demands as well as varied work hours extending in night and/or weekend.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large-scale irrigation systems.
• Experience in a research or compliance-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of agriculture crops relevant to the AVRC .
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by start date.
  
  

Posting Details

Working TitleGeneral Farm Labor

Posting Number202500185T

DepartmentArkansas Valley Research Center

Salary Range$14.81 to $18.00 per hour. Hourly salary commensurate w/experience.

Employee Benefits

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Close Date04/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Email:Jeffery.Davidson@colostate.eduOr call: 719-254-6312 to schedule an in-person appointment. CSU / CAES Arkansas Valley Research Center 27901 County Road 21 Rocky Ford, CO 81067

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch Farm Support

Duty/Responsibility

Aids in the preparation of research field experiments and crops. Provides planting, irrigating, cultivating, roguing, harvesting, storing crops and various tasks important to the research initiatives at this station.

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryGeneral Operations Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

Maintenance, repair, painting, cleaning, organizing, and/or replacement of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Many tasks are to be completed prior to usage, while others may arise unexpectedly. Other similar duties may be assigned.

Percentage Of Time30

References

Minimum References Required

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Seasonal work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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