University of Kentucky
FWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - Engineering
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Job Title
FWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - Engineering Requisition Number
DU14197 Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location
1100 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40546 Salary Range
$13.00 - $15.00 hourly Type of Position
Student Position Time Status
Part-Time Physical Requirements
Able to work with hands on fine tasks. Shift
Hours can be flexible to fit students schedule. Job Summary
This position will be responsible for working with various sensing and automation systems that are used as high throughput methods to assess the cold hardiness of fruit crops. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining these systems as well as developing data analysis techniques for electrical data. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Able to work independently on tasks, wiring, data analysis Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with wiring and working with sensors and automation systems as well as data analysis in R, Python or matlab. Engineering majors preferred. Deadline to Apply
01/11/2026 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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FWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - Engineering Requisition Number
DU14197 Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location
1100 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40546 Salary Range
$13.00 - $15.00 hourly Type of Position
Student Position Time Status
Part-Time Physical Requirements
Able to work with hands on fine tasks. Shift
Hours can be flexible to fit students schedule. Job Summary
This position will be responsible for working with various sensing and automation systems that are used as high throughput methods to assess the cold hardiness of fruit crops. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining these systems as well as developing data analysis techniques for electrical data. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Able to work independently on tasks, wiring, data analysis Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with wiring and working with sensors and automation systems as well as data analysis in R, Python or matlab. Engineering majors preferred. Deadline to Apply
01/11/2026 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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