Farm at the Arb Apprentice

As part of the Farm at the Arb Apprenticeship, participants complete a minimum number of 1,000 work hours over a 9 month growing season. Provides hands-on, technical garden maintenance and labor with on-the-job training in sustainable vegetable production, in all weather conditions, at the following sites: Farm at the Arb, Urban Research Outreach and Engagement Center (UROC) Growing Good sites, and at other Arboretum gardens as assigned.

Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this work and do not limit the assignment of related responsibilities in any position of this class. Responsibilities vary according to site, and include the following as listed in a individual job process training schedule with an assigned staff mentor for the state of MN Registered Apprenticeship:

• Perform tasks to maintain crops: removing weeds, watering, and planting seeds.
• Harvest, sort, and store fruits and vegetables to maintain quality and freshness.
• Follow crop plans to guide planting schedules and field layouts.
• Manage composting and soil preparation to enhance crop growth.
• Implement sustainable pest control methods and care for plant health.
• Prepare accurate harvest lists based on crop maturity and orders

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging, scheduling, and delivery of produce.
• Conduct maintenance on greenhouses and farm equipment.
• Maintain detailed paper and electronic records of farm activities, yields, and conditions.

Supervision
Incumbents may serve as lead workers (e.g., assign, schedule, direct work) of University staff but are not PELRA supervisors. Incumbents may supervise student employees.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment and able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; 30 pounds throughout the week.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Farm at the Arb Sustainable Horticulture Certificate

Pay Range: $20.61; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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