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McHenry County College
Student Employee - Precision Machining
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Soil or Plant Scientist studies soil composition and nutrition, the impact of soil treatment practices on plant or crop growth, and soil conservation and management methods relevant to farming and forestry.
$82,778 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Up to 20 hours per week | Schedule will vary based on the student's/student'sAssist in lab and classroom
- Clean the lab and classroom
- Prepare materials for labs (equipment operation may be required)
- Basic equipment maintenance and organization
- Assist Faculty as required to support labs
- Assemble training aids
- Test student exercises
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Background Check
- Completion of New Employee Training
- Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (if first semester student, GPA requirement is waived)
- If student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be able to push or lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand up to 4 hours