What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Support Staff position at Peak Plant Genetics?
Peak Plant Genetics, LLC, a leading developer of grass and legume varieties, is hiring Agricultural Support Staff for our Research Station located near Albany, Oregon. The starting pay rate is $17.00 per hour. These temporary, 40 hour per week positions will be filled in May and June and will continue through September.
Duties include:
- Maintenance of turf, forage and seed yield trials
- Collecting morphological and phenological data on new cultivars
- Hand harvesting grass and clover plants
- Seed threshing and cleaning
- Seeding and transplanting
- Preparation of seed samples for turf and forage trials
Previous agricultural or landscaping experience is helpful, but the most important traits are a good work ethic and the ability to focus on details. College students are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
As an Agricultural Support Staff, you will be integral to the daily operations of our agricultural and research projects. Your skills in farming and agriculture will be strengthened as you engage in tasks such as planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops. This usually begins as maintaining nursery cleanliness in May, and transitions to harvest in June and July. The harvested seed must then be processed and cleaned, and planting begins in August. Selected staff will be tasked with measuring and recording morphological data of our new experimental varieties of both turf and forage crops.
Required Qualifications
· Must be able to work effectively both individually, and as part of a team.
· Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather condition.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in farming and agriculture practices
- Strong attention to detail to ensure clean seed lots and proper data collection
- Ability to safely operate farm vehicles such as UTV’s
- Ability to properly operate seed processing equipment such as threshers and seed cleaners
- Experience in landscaping and horticulture techniques
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work outdoors during the heat of summer?
- Why are you interested in this position?
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, OR 97321 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17