Farm Laborer (Temporary - Mead, NE)

The Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is a 10,000 acre facility near Ithaca and Mead, NE, and within 40 minutes of both Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. Farm Operations is responsible for approximately 3,000 acres of row crop production that supports large scale research and provides forage and feedstuffs to the animal science units located on the facility. As a Farm Laborer (Temporary), you will: Provide support to ENREEC operations including disking, field cultivation, chisel plowing, deep tillage, auger cart operation, spraying, irrigation, and soil sampling. Assist with maintenance and upkeep of farm shop, ENREEC equipment, ENREEC allocated land and grain handling faciliites when needed. Maintain and operate equipment associated with forage operations including alfalfa, brome grass, and arma season grasses. Other duties as assigned. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an O/S Temporary Worker. About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE ) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include: Paid time off including vacation and sick leave Comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, vision, and life insurance Learn more about working at

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//go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination Minimum Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED plus one year of agricultural experience. Equivalent experience/education considered. Working knowledge of farm machinery/equipment operation and application of crop production materials. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Associate's degree in agriculture or related technology. Precision agriculture hardware, apps, and methods experience. Spreadsheet software experience. Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum How to Apply Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.