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Research Farm Technician I
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The University of Kentucky
Princeton, KY (In Person)
$41,392 Salary, Full-Time
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Research Farm Technician I Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Research Farm Technician I Requisition Number RE54627 Working Title Field Technician Department Name 81110:
Horticulture Work Location Princeton, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Work outside throughout the year in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc). Bending, lifting, moving objects up to 50 lbs. Climb up and down ladders while carrying loads. Walking on slippery and uneven surfaces. Standing for long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm (37.5 hrs/wk); may require some evenings and/or weekends based on research needs and weather. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture seeks a Research Farm Technician I in Princeton, KY . The position will be responsible for both instructed and self-directed horticultural work maintaining fruit and vegetable research crops. The work requires outside activity throughout the year in all weather and includes physical labor such as bending and lifting, climbing ladders, walking, and standing for extended periods of time. This position requires the ability to drive or operate a truck, utility vehicles, mowing, and other power equipment. Additional requirements include operating and maintaining sprayers, along with mixing and applying chemical pesticides. Technology competency includes basic computer skills, operating data sampling, and field labeling equipment.
Horticulture Work Location Princeton, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Work outside throughout the year in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc). Bending, lifting, moving objects up to 50 lbs. Climb up and down ladders while carrying loads. Walking on slippery and uneven surfaces. Standing for long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm (37.5 hrs/wk); may require some evenings and/or weekends based on research needs and weather. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture seeks a Research Farm Technician I in Princeton, KY . The position will be responsible for both instructed and self-directed horticultural work maintaining fruit and vegetable research crops. The work requires outside activity throughout the year in all weather and includes physical labor such as bending and lifting, climbing ladders, walking, and standing for extended periods of time. This position requires the ability to drive or operate a truck, utility vehicles, mowing, and other power equipment. Additional requirements include operating and maintaining sprayers, along with mixing and applying chemical pesticides. Technology competency includes basic computer skills, operating data sampling, and field labeling equipment.
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work well with a team of horticulturists follow research protocols as directed fulfill crop production needs, e.g., planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, training, canopy management, pest control, harvest, etc. assist in the collection of field data and sample processing maintain tools and equipment in working order clean and organize orchard buildings and field office/laboratory run software to create plant labels and perform data entry as directed perform duties to maintain professional standards. This position is located at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY. For additional information about the Horticulture department please click here . To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here .Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities The ability to drive a truck, tractor, operate tractors and mowing equipment, maintain and use sprayers as well as hand and power tools. Computer skills such as research data entry, operating sampling and labeling equipment. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BS in Horticulture Pesticide Applicators License Driver's license Deadline to Apply 06/09/2026 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No
- Do you have or will you be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License? (Open Ended Question)
- This position requires the employee to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods of time. Can you perform these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No
- Describe your experience working with farm machinery/equipment. (Open Ended Question)
- Are you aware this position is located in Princeton KY (210 miles west of Lexington)?