Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia; Freehold

Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia (Freehold)

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Seasonal Agricultural Workers - Adelphia (Freehold)

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Adelphia Research Farm

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking Seasonal Agricultural Workers – Adelphia (Freehold) for the Adelphia Research Farm. This position reports to and takes direction from the Research Farm Manager or Field Researcher III.

• Maintains turfgrass research areas and other research experiments on the farm.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairing of all research farm facilities including, but not limited to, turf research and farm equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of the research farm for field days, educational programs or public programs that are held at the facility.
• Performs additional research farm duties as directed.

Nonexempt

$18 - $25.00 per hour

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

40

Day

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.

• A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

• Ability to work independently once trained in farm operations and conscientiously complete all assigned work.
• Involves experience with/or will train successful applicant in the operation of tillage and/or professional mowing equipment, as well as executing fertilization and irrigation applications as requested by the research project leaders.

• Turf and/or farm equipment.

• Ability to work in hot, humid and dusty conditions and lift 50 pounds.

• Work week schedule is typically 7:30 a.m./8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m./4:30 p.m.
• Work location is at the Rutgers University Plant Science Research & Extension…