Job Description

Requisition:

202500356S

Title:

Farm Hand

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at:

Occupational Category:

Service Maintenance

Department:

Facilities Management - Gibbs Ranch

Division:

Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date:

11/12/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Less than a high school graduate with the ability to read and write. Six (6) months related experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Responsible for and fulfills a variety of labor duties relating to the operation and maintenance of the University Farm.

Primary Responsibilities:

Operates farm equipment and machinery such as, but not limited to, tractors, hay harvesting equipment, tillage and planting equipment, livestock handling equipment, etc. Performs routine jobs requiring general maintenance skills, carpentry skills, metal working skills, and other general farm and ranch skills. Certain seasonal tasks require longer working days. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Thorough knowledge of general farm machinery. Must be conscious of safety to self and others at all times and promote safe working habits through example, and training exercises. Considerable exposure to unpleasant elements such as outside weather conditions of heat, cold, and rain. Also, fertilizers, chemicals, dust, dirt, grease, grime and the like. Duties are to be performed regardless of weather conditions. Attention and care is required in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others.

Employee is expected to be on call as needed. Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

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EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, Seasonal work,

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