Agricultural Science Center Laborer
- 503082
- NMSU satellite location, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Jan 23 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Rebecca Martinez, 575-646-3125, rbanegas@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Agricultural Science Center in Clovis is hiring multiple ASC Laborers! Join our team and help advance climate-resilient agriculture in semi-arid systems. Apply today!
Position Details
Position Title: Agricultural Science Center Laborer
College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station
Department: 317600-AG SCIENCE CTR AT CLOVIS
Location: NMSU satellite location
Offsite Location (if applicable): Ag Science Center located in Clovis, NM
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: M-F 7:30 AM -4:00 PM
Job Duties and Responsibilities: ** POSITION IS LOCATED AT AG SCIENCE CENTER IN CLOVIS, NM**
• Plants, harvest, cultivates and irrigates experimental research plots and research field crops
• Mows, edges and waters lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Rakes and removes debris
• Sprays for weeds and insects
• May operate farm equipment including tractors and harvesters
• Operation of large power mowers and hand tools
• Operation of NMSU vehicles to haul debris and transport supplies
• May perform repairs on fencing and roads.
• Cleans ships, sheds, and barn
• Feeds, waters, and cares for livestock
• Cleans and sterilizes cages, stalls and feeding equipment
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:None; Required Experience:None; Equivalency:; Required Certification/License:
Equivalent Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with gas powered tools and farm machinery
Special Certification/Licensure:
Valid Driver’s License required
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Recruitment Summary
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