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Position is also responsible for equipment and infrastructure upkeep and maintenance.\nFull Consideration Date: Friday, 10/30/2026, 11:59pm (MT).\nEssential Job Duties:\nField Crops Management for Research and Production Assist with crop establishment through field preparation, tillage, planting, and harvest; pest management of test plots and bulk fields with chemical applications including weed, insect, and disease pest controls; conduct timely irrigation using furrow, linear and center pivot irrigation systems.\nEquipment Operation and Maintenance; Conduct field and farm operations using large- and small-scale machinery, equipment and vehicles; coordinate routine equipment maintenance. Communicate complicated maintenance needs of equipment and vehicles to supervisors and mechanics.\nFacility Maintenance; carryout facility maintenance and cleaning tasks in and around buildings and facilities at ARDEC and ARDEC South.; mow, trim and maintain, ditch infrastructure, waterways, fence lines and other Right-of -Way areas around fields; maintain water delivery systems and pipelines, assist with repairs as needed.\n Communications and Outreach; attend conferences and meetings within the CAS & AES system; participate in providing field tours for visitors.\nOther related duties as assigned.\nConditions of Employment:\nPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for any new hires). \nValid driver's license by employment start date.\nAuthorized to work in US by employment start date.\nSupervision:\nSupervise seasonal hourly employees, both students and non-student hourly employees.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHighschool or GED.\nTwo years in a crops production or related commercial enterprise environment.\nExperience in irrigated agricultural systems including operation and maintenance.\nExperience in safe and proficient operation of farm and other heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, loaders, forklifts, and farm trucks.\nDemonstrated communication skills and ability to understand both verbal and written instructions.\nAbility to meet the physical demands of this position, which include some heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.) and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling.\nAbility to work in environmental conditions to include exposure to weather and noise. Hazards include working in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals used in weed/pest control and fertilization.\nAbility to accommodate Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) and to meet seasonal demands as well as varied work hours extending to nights and/or weekends.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nB.A. /B.S. degree in agronomy or closely related field.\nExperience operating equipment with Trimble, Greenstar and/or other precision ag operation technology.\nField plot research experience and data collection.\nColorado Certified Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain within 6 months (180 days) of hire.\nValid Colorado Class A commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months (180 days) of hire.\nSalary Range\n$55K-$65KRequired Application Documents\nTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nCover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits\nColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.\nReview our detailed benefits information here.\n\nExplore the additional perks of working at CSU here.\n\nFor the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.\n\nLastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!\n\nBackground Check Policy Statement\nColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. 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