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Construction Technician

Requisition ID: 2024-8482

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Kanab Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Plants Soils and Climate Advertised Salary: $27.00 per hour

Overview We are seeking an individual to establish and maintain nursery plots, collect and analyze data, and assist with related research activities

Responsibilities The technician will be responsible for constructing two nursery plots, each approximately 40 x 40 feet, with multiple irrigation zones. They will also design and install water recycling systems within the plots. In addition, the technician will maintain the plots and troubleshoot any issues that arise within the irrigation and recycling systems.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in building overhead and drip irrigation system.
• Knowledge and experience in nursery production systems.
• Nursery plots construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors.

• Has some horticulture background and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary $27.00 per hour

ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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