• Assist with daily grounds operations, including mowing, pruning, cleaning, and planting.

• Assist with maintaining and repair of equipment.

• Assist with general carpentry and building maintenance, including general plumbing, electrical work,

and fence repair.

• Assist with cleaning offices, restrooms, and public spaces.

• Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops as needed.

• Accept other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years experience in a related field.

• Valid NYS driver's license and the ability to meet the travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, moving and transporting fifty (50) pound bags of feed and bales of hay.

• Ability to climb into the squeeze chute and over fences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to perform minor mechanical and maintenance repairs.

• Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $17.84 per hour (40 hours per week)

Schedule: NON-EXEMPT – Reg

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) (https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/how-we-hire) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) (https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/workdayCommunications/Recruitment%20job%20aids/applying_for_a_job_internal.pdf) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu

Job Title:

Association Farm Worker I

Level:

007

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Nicholas Ng

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs) . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.