Farmer 2 | IAREC (Prosser, WA)

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The Washington State University (WSU) Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) has been conducting research in Prosser for over 100 years.  Located north of the City of Prosser, IAREC focuses on agricultural research benefiting the many crops grown in the Yakima Valley and across the state.

As part of the Farm Crew, the Farmer 2 will assist with farm duties at WSU research locations, primarily in Prosser. Duties will include on farm assistance, such as ground preparation, irrigation, and crop planting and harvesting, under the direction of researchers, the assistant farm manager and the farm manager. This position often assists with grounds maintenance, such as mowing, snow removal and road maintenance, and basic equipment maintenance and repair. When needed, assistance with general building maintenance, including minor repairs and custodial services, may be required. This position works most often outdoors in variable conditions.

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: April 20, 2025

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent. This position is overtime eligible.
 

This position is cyclic, working 9-months per year during active season.

Monthly Salary: $2,961.00 - $3,910.00 | Range 33 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license by the date of hire.

• Ability to operate, repair and maintain farm and other related equipment.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

• Know or have the ability to learn basic computer skills, such as Outlook calendar, email, time keeping, record keeping, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

About Department/College/Area/ Campus:

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

Location: Prosser, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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