production, which includes hands-on and supervisory activities as well as assisting researchers in collecting data and instructing or training staff. Independent judgment is required to assess, prioritize and schedule jobs. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in planning and implementing of scheduling of farm
operations and maintenance and repairs of machinery and
buildings.
- Takes appropriate action regarding emergency repairs or
replacements regarding equipment and vehicles.
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed.
- Builds new equipment for experimental use.
- Performs plumbing work including repairs and replacement of
faulty equipment.
- Responsible for checkout, use and security of shop tools and
equipment.
- Operates and maintains complex farm equipment and tools such as
self-propelled harvesting equipment.
- Provides assistance to researchers in conducting experiments
and collecting experimental data.
- Provides assistance to other Newark farm units when coordinated
through manager.
- Produces forage crops and grains.
- May train, instruct and supervise staff or student
workers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both
inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid
conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective
equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with five or more years
of extensive machinery, supervisory and farm-operations
experience.
- Knowledge of general practices and operations of equipment as
well as advanced and comprehensive knowledge of heating, plumbing,
electrical, carpentry and masonry work.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability and willingness to learn and accept new ideas,
techniques and responsibilities.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact well with
people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
- Basic computing skills, with ability to use email, internet,
and MS Office software such as Word and Excel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
With or without assistance, must be able to routinely lift up to
50 pounds. Must be able to work in cramped areas and positions for
extended periods of time, climb ladders in excess of 50 feet, and
work above floor level or in pits. May be required to maintain a
valid CDL A, B or C operator's license. Employment is dependent
upon passing a University-specified medical evaluation related to
the use of respiratory protection equipment. May be required to
obtain and maintain a valid pesticide applicator's license.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and
scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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