Intermittent Farm Worker

**Overview:** The Intermittent Farm Worker provides support to the research program operations at the Brown Loam Experiment Station, including assisting with farm production operations, equipment and facilities maintenance, and performing general maintenance tasks. **Responsibilities:** 1. Assists faculty and staff with demonstrations and/or projects. 2. Operates farm equipment. 3. Assists with plot/bed preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, applying herbicide, harvesting of crops, and hay production. 4. Assists with farm animals. 5. Performs general maintenance on buildings and grounds to include fences, gates, feed troughs, etc. 6. Assists with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment. 7. Assists with building, demonstration area and facilities appearance upkeep. 8. Mows grass, weeds, and paints, and cleans as directed. 9. Performs related duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** 1. High school education or GED. 2. Must have a valid driver's license. 3. Must be able to meet supervisor expectations, which may include on average 20 hours per week with schedule to be determined by supervisor. **Benefits:** Please note that this is an intermittent position, limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. The salary grade for this position is UC, and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution, and we welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management