NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Research Farm Assistant 1
Ruston, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$11.45/hr - $11.45/hr
0+ years expLouisiana Tech University is a comprehensive public university committed to quality in teaching and research. They are seeking a Research Farm Assistant 1 to provide essential labor and technical support in maintaining a sprawling 850-acre research hub dedicated to sustainable farming practices.
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Responsibilities
Assists with the building and repairing of fences
Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs to farm equipment
Clean up and perform minor repairs around and within the shop
Load square and round hay bales on the trailer and take from field to barn, unload
Cut down trees, limbs, and branches; prune shrubs
Pick up and haul away limbs or branches that have fallen from trees and shrubs in all areas
Rake and haul away straw and leaves
Keep the drainage leading to the pond in the garden free of debris
Assists with the feeding, breeding, transport and securing of livestock
Operate string trimmer, blade edger, chainsaw, and lawnmower
Operates tractors and other equipment to assist in the maintenance of an 850-acre farm area
Assists with mowing, plowing, cultivating fields, and harvesting fields
Assists in setting up plots and the collection of data
Prepare the area for attending groups; set up and take down tables and chairs
Pick up and bag trash
Qualification
Required
No experience or training is required
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans and retirement options
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents
Discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center
Professional development training
Promotional opportunities
Market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees
Up to six weeks paid parental leave
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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