Part-Time Agriculture Associate Sr – Land of the Osages Research Farm

Central Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center – Land of the Osages Research
Farm

Job Description

The Land of the Osages Research Farm (LORF), part of the Central Missouri Research,
Extension and Education Center (CM-REEC) seeks a part-time Sr. Agriculture Associate to support research and teaching activities within the
University of Missouri’s agricultural program. This role performs routine general farm maintenance at the farm located on a western edge of
the Lake of the Ozarks near Gravois Mills, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mowing
• Bushhog
  mowing
• Fence repair
• Shop cleaning and maintenance
• Road maintenance
• Planting trees, shrubs, forages with or
  without tractor operated implements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job responsibilities listed herein
are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be
considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.

Shift

Average 10 hrs per week. Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Days and hours will vary depending on weather and
workload.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior
  farming experience or equivalent experience working with agricultural experiment projects and supporting activities around reseasrch
  plots.
• General knowledge of farmin procedures
• Ability to operate, maintain and make repairs on highly specialized farm
  equipment and machinery.
• Good physical health and corrdination as required to perform duties.
• A commercial driver’s licens
  may be requried for some positions.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this
position has been established as $17.40 -$25.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: SENIOR AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATE

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view
the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in
myHR.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit
eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment
Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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