Student Worker- Vegetation Management at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Student Worker- Vegetation Management
Requisition Number	DU13156
Department Name	81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	Varies
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	N/A
Required Related Experience	n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
Physical Requirements	Willingness to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Some travel may be required.
Shift	Will be discussed with supervisor.
Job Summary	Student will assist in field based research and education programs on road side vegetation management. This includes management of invasive plant species as well as promotion of pollinator habitat. Responsibilities include assisting in establishment of field plots, data collection and evaluation, maintaining ongoing trials, and assisting with education programs, such as field days. Student may also gain experience in other weed science research programs. Student will receive hands on experience in vegetation management, weed science, and research methods. Competitive hourly pay. Good experiential learning opportunity (can be for credit). Contact: Dr. Joe Omielan Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Turf Research Center (Spindletop Farm) joe.omielan@uky.edu 859-967-6205
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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