Job Description

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Job Title:

Student Assistant 2 - HCS

Department:

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM

This position is responsible for supporting growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers at the OSU student farm (Columbus) using a combination of row-crop, plasticulture and intensive bed production methods on 4 acres including high tunnel, open field, and greenhouse.

Responsibilities

Field:

• Seed, transplant, and cultivate row crops using tractors, hand-tools, and implements.
• Maintain timely tillage seedbed preparation with the help of Waterman Farm Operation.
• Manage plant disease, pests, and irrigation through scouting, drip irrigation system, overhead traveler irrigation system, row cover, and successive planting.
• Scout fields and collaborate with the sales operation regarding crop scheduling, anticipated harvest dates, and yields.
• Safely operate tractors, trucks, and various implements; supported with training.
• Learn and follow routine equipment maintenance procedures, along with minor repair, report damage and repair needs.

Tunnels, Intensive Beds and Greenhouses:

• Maintain the high tunnels by making necessary repairs as needed and coordinating venting.

Additional Information:

Location:

Waterman - Hort Shed 1 (1304)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

10

Shift:

First Shift

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