Summer Job - Energy Farm
Seasonal
Job Desription: The Energy Farm at the University of Illinois is currently seeking summer hourly employees to assist with daily operations of the Energy Farm research facility for the 2018 Summer Term.
Job Duties:
- Field trial planting and maintenance
- Research equipment installation and repair in lab and field settings
- Assistance with day-to-day operations, including site maintenance and upkeep
Job Qualifications:
- Applicants must be willing and able to work in summer outdoor conditions
- Transportation to and from our field site is necessary on the South Farms
- Preference will be given to applicants who possess some or all of the following skills:
- Basic farm equipment operation or equivalent equipment
- Machinery maintenance and repair
- Basic metalworking/fabrication or other construction skills
- successful applicants will recieve on-the-job training, but some experience in a research farm setting is preferred
To apply: Interested persons should e-mail Trace Elliott with resume and short cover letter explaining reason for interest in this position twellio2@illinois.edu