Federal Work Study OR Student Worker: Twin Oaks Farm Assistant

@ East Texas A&M University
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Federal Work Study OR Student Worker: Twin Oaks Farm Assistant

Commerce, TX
Posted 4 weeks ago

About the job

East Texas A&M University’s College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources seeks a student worker for Twin Oaks Farm, providing hands-on experience in crop care, facility maintenance, and customer support in an agricultural environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to operate farm equipment
  • Willingness to perform physical tasks
  • Supportive of team efforts
  • Interest in agriculture

Qualifications

  • Student status at East Texas A&M
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Basic agricultural knowledge
  • Team player

Full job description

Job Title

Federal Work Study OR Student Worker: Twin Oaks Farm Assistant

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

East Texas A&M University: College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning is looking for a task worker who is interested in gaining practical experience and responsibilities in the agricultural industry, while providing support to the day-to-day operational needs of East Texas A&M University.

Provide: Resume

Hourly Rate: $10.50

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and overall crop maintenance
  • Assists with care of facilities including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, power washing, raking, picking up limbs, sweeping, and facility cleaning.
  • Ability to operate and maintain tractors/equipment during planting, tilling, moving limbs, mowing, and mulching. 
  • Assist customers with seasonal purchases of Twin Oaks goods (pecans, flowers, blueberries)
  • Any other tasks as directed by Twin Oaks Farm supervisor, Grace Ogden, or Farm/Livestock Managers

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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