Research Farm Technician III

Job Title
Research Farm Technician III

Requisition Number
RE53302

Working Title

Department Name
81270:Research Farms

Work Location
Versailles, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm, 40 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.

Job Summary

Serving Central Kentucky Farms, The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment seeks a Research Farm Technician III for the Little Research Center located in Woodford County. The Research Farm Tech provides daily hands-on implementation and leadership for assigned tasks related to research farm operations and provides supervision to farm staff in the absence of the superintendent and/or manager. Duties will encompass both administrative and physically taxing tasks. Tasks include all aspects of crop production, harvest and storage, research support, chemical applications, records and data collection.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

- Bachelors degree preferred or experience
- Pesticide applicator’s certification
- Class A CDL

Deadline to Apply
02/25/2026

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