Greenhouse & Field Labor PIP

Job Description Position Summary This position assists the Potato Breeding and Selection program in various aspects, including greenhouse, field and laboratory tasks related to the development of new potato cultivars. Essential Job Duties Perform cross-pollinations. Plant, maintain and harvest greenhouse seed stocks for research and for the San Luis Valley Research Center potato seed production. Organize and inventory greenhouse seed stocks in preparation of cold storage. Extract and inventory true potato seed. Maintain a clean and organized work space. Mark off, plant and harvest field research yield plots. Plant, rogue, maintain, and harvest field generational seed stocks. Conditions of Employment Must be authorized to work in the United States by the employment start date. Minimum Qualifications Ability to work in outdoor field, greenhouse, potato cellar, and laboratory environments. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work evening and weekend hours during peak season. Attention to detail, ability to maintain quality records. Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. daily during harvest season and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling. Ability to work in environmental conditions to include exposure to weather and noise.

Hazards include:

working in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals used in weed/pest control and fertilization. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an agriculture related field. Experience in a lab environment. Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by start date. Salary Range $15.16 - $18.85 per hour Required Application Documents To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Resume/CV Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.