Clemson University Hiring for Agricultural Assistant I – Pee Dee REC, Florence, SC at February 8, 2024 Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist State Cotton Specialist with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field, greenhouse, and lab responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES:

75% – Essential – Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting of research plots.

15% – Essential – Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting, watering, and measuring in an accurate manner.

10% – Essential – Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner. Gin cotton samples and assist with seed collection and storage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School or Equivalent

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Wet or humid
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5; Expected Salary Range ($22,128 – $27,405)

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 8, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.