Agricultural Laborer

Job Summary:
The UW-Madison, Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station (RARS) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as Agricultural Laborer. RARS supports the research and outreach efforts of UW-Madison scientists, with primary focus on potato breeding and variety development. The ideal candidate will be interested in agricultural work in a research setting, including field operations and greenhouse production.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all races, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities.

Responsibilities: Supports the operational activities of a farm, field operation, or agricultural facility, maintains plant production, and maintenance to ensure operational efficiencies.

• 40% Plants, cultivates, and harvests vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops
• 10% Cleans, grades, sorts, packs, and loads harvested products and seed
• 20% Maintains and evaluates hardscapes
• 25% May operate farm equipment
• 5% May participate in irrigation activities

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
-Previous experience with field and greenhouse operations is preferred.
License/Certification:
Preferred
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Work Schedule:
Normal hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.
Work Type:
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.
Salary:
Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
-Must pass a criminal background check.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-Must complete forklift and tractor safety training.
-Occasional weekends
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Agricultural Laborer(FP137)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/RHINELANDER
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
305976-CL