Mississippi State University
Overview
Position Function :
This position provides support to the research program operations including assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance. Salary Grade :
UC Department Profile : The position is based in Prairie, MS at the Prairie Research Unit. Area of Specialization :
Beef cattle and pasture field work Anticipated Appointment Date :
September 2025. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists faculty and staff with demonstrations and / or projects. Operates farm equipment. Assists with cattle handling and care to include feeding and herd health tasks. Assists with land preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, applying herbicide, and harvesting of crops to include hay and pastures. Performs general maintenance and upgrades of facilities to include fences, cattle handling facilities, and cattle water supply systems. Assists with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment. Assists with building cleaning, demonstration area upkeep, and facilities appearance upkeep. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, plus one year of livestock and forage production field work, and / or equipment and machinery experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications
Educational attainment beyond the minimum required. Farm-related work experience beyond the minimum required. Previous experience with cattle handling and care. Previous experience operating and maintaining farm equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Mechanical and technical skills related to essential duties and responsibilities Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Will operate and work in close proximity with heavy farm equipment. Possible contact with herbicides and pesticides. Must be willing to occasionally work assignments outside of normal business hours to include weekend hours.
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Position Function :
This position provides support to the research program operations including assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance. Salary Grade :
UC Department Profile : The position is based in Prairie, MS at the Prairie Research Unit. Area of Specialization :
Beef cattle and pasture field work Anticipated Appointment Date :
September 2025. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists faculty and staff with demonstrations and / or projects. Operates farm equipment. Assists with cattle handling and care to include feeding and herd health tasks. Assists with land preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, applying herbicide, and harvesting of crops to include hay and pastures. Performs general maintenance and upgrades of facilities to include fences, cattle handling facilities, and cattle water supply systems. Assists with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment. Assists with building cleaning, demonstration area upkeep, and facilities appearance upkeep. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, plus one year of livestock and forage production field work, and / or equipment and machinery experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications
Educational attainment beyond the minimum required. Farm-related work experience beyond the minimum required. Previous experience with cattle handling and care. Previous experience operating and maintaining farm equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Mechanical and technical skills related to essential duties and responsibilities Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Will operate and work in close proximity with heavy farm equipment. Possible contact with herbicides and pesticides. Must be willing to occasionally work assignments outside of normal business hours to include weekend hours.
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