Grounds and Farm Assistant

at  Lethbridge College

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and enrolled in post-secondary education in agriculture/similar discipline or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience operating tractors and other types of farm equipment
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule, as job may include some weekend and evening work
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Mechanical knowledge to be able to assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment
• Willing to work outside in varying conditions
• Able to do physical labor, such as lifting and landscaping
• Eye for detail and good note-taking ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Farm background
• Experience with irrigation equipment
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license
• Experience in research and plot work

• Assist with the setup, irrigation and data collection of research plots as required.
• Setting up and operating the irrigation systems for the corner plot areas, recording amounts of water applied, times and dates for entry into farm database.
• Irrigate and maintain lawn and trees around shop and landscape demonstration area.
• Apply herbicides as needed under the supervision of the senior technologist.
• Assist with field operations such as cultivating, seeding, disking, swathing and harvesting of crops.
• Control weeds around buildings, storage areas, and in fields by weed whipping, spraying, and mowing.
• Keep grass mowed along roadways, fence lines, buildings, and other infrastructure.
• Help maintain the perimeter of plots and fields by mowing, cultivating or other appropriate means.
• Help maintain and operate the Demo Canal and associated equipment.
• Assist with soil moisture surveys and neutron probe measurements for irrigation recommendations (training / certification provided).
• Assist research technician with trouble shooting of research equipment
• Assist with equipment repairs and keep equipment in good operating condition.
• Keep shop and storage building clean and organized so work can be carried out in a safe manner.