Summer Ag Worker

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of manual or semiskilled farming tasks according to the specific instructions of research workers.

JOB DUTIES:

25% - Provide assistance to facilities manager and other staff as needed to maintain Sandhill REC property/research fields and assist with special events.

25% - Grounds maintenance to include moving, weed eating/trimming/removing brush and other landscape material.

50% - Assist staff with research field work for various crops to include tilling/watering/weed maintenance, data collection. Assist with children's garden.

JOB CODE:

LA05

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements:

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Walk or move about: 100%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 25%
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 10%
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100%
Recognize or inspect visually: 50%
Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold: %
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WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

13.00 - 14.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Columbia, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 6, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.