• Laborer Agricultural I

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

     

    This is a temporary position.

     

    To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor.

     

    Unit Position Summary

     

    Move, load and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment

     

    Assist with cultivating, and harvesting field crops.

     

    Assist in erecting fences, gates, shed and related agricultural facilities.

     

    Operate tractors and truck with attachments such as plows, disc, drag and cultivators

     

    Lubricate and assist with routine maintenance of farm equipment and machinery

     

    Cleans barns, sheds, pen and related agricultural facilities

     

    Assists with the loading hauling and spreading of manure using solid and liquid spreaders

     

    Other duties as assign by supervisor

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Work Hours

    STANDARD 8-5

    Summary of Health Risks

     

    Drive a university vehicle that requires a commercial license

     

    Wear a respirator (not including a paper mask designed for comfort)

     

    Work in a noisy (at or above 85 decibels) area

     

    Summary of Physical Demands

     

    Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds

     

    pushing up to 1000 pounds using farming equipment

     

    climbing silos and farming equipment