About the role
Position Function
This position provides support to the agronomic research program operations including
data collection, field management, and assisting in farm production operations and facilities maintenance.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile
This job is located at the Brown Loam Experiment Station at 1676 Brown Loam Road; Raymond, MS 39154
Anticipated Appointment Date
May 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the agronomic faculty and farm staff with demonstrations and/or projects.
- Assists with plot/bed preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, applying herbicide, and harvesting of crops.
- Operating, maintaining, and calibrating various field and laboratory equipment used in field operations and analysis of research samples.
- Assists with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment.
- Assists with building, demonstration area and facilities appearance upkeep.
- Mows grass, weeds, and cleans as directed.
- Performs related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school education or GED.
Licensure: Must have a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Farm-related work experience beyond the minimum required.
- Previous experience with data entry skills.
- Previous experience understanding and following specific instructions and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Mechanical and technical skills related to essential duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to
50 pounds.
- Will operate and work in close proximity with heavy farm equipment.
- Possible contact with herbicides and pesticides.
- Must be willing to occasionally work assignments outside of normal business hours to include weekend hours.
Instructions for Applying
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Submit application and any requested documents online. All applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu and attach provide the complete contact information for at least three references. Call (601)857-5952 for additional information.
Screening Date
May 12, 2026, until filled.
Restricted Clause
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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