The University of Arizona is hiring an Agriculture Worker I at the Safford Agricultural Center to support agricultural research and field operations, assisting with crop production activities, equipment operation, irrigation, facility maintenance, and groundskeeping across an active agricultural research center.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Outdoor, Safford, AZ
Schedule: Flexibility needed during peak irrigation, planting, and harvest periods
Setting: Active agricultural research center
About the Role – Agricultural Research Support
Core Function: Support agricultural research and field operations at the Safford Agricultural Center
Hands-On Work: Crop production, equipment operation, and irrigation support
Facility Care: Facility maintenance and groundskeeping duties
Team Environment: Contribute to a team-oriented agricultural research setting
Career Opportunity & Growth
Institution: University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
Research Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in agricultural research operations
Outdoor Work: Ideal for candidates who enjoy working outdoors and operating equipment
Career Growth: Build practical agricultural skills within an active research environment
Position Overview
The Agriculture Worker I role plays an important part in supporting agricultural research and field operations at the Safford Agricultural Center. This hands-on position assists with crop production activities, equipment operation, irrigation, facility maintenance, and groundskeeping to help ensure successful research and farming operations. The role works primarily outdoors and may require schedule flexibility during peak irrigation, planting, and harvest periods.
Why This Role Matters: As Agriculture Worker I you directly support real agricultural research at an active University of Arizona center, gain hands-on experience with crop production, irrigation, and equipment operation, work outdoors in a team-oriented agricultural environment, build practical skills applicable across farming and research careers, and contribute to the success of ongoing agricultural studies that benefit the wider farming community.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Production & Field Support
- Assist with crop production activities across research plots and fields
- Support planting, monitoring, and harvest-related tasks
Equipment Operation & Irrigation
- Assist with equipment operation to support field and research activities
- Support irrigation tasks to maintain crop and research plot conditions
Facility Maintenance & Groundskeeping
- Assist with facility maintenance to keep the agricultural center running smoothly
- Perform groundskeeping duties to maintain a well-kept research environment
Team Collaboration & Flexibility
- Work as part of a team-oriented agricultural environment
- Support day-to-day operations of an active agricultural center
- Maintain schedule flexibility during peak irrigation, planting, and harvest periods
Qualifications & Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Enjoys working outdoors and operating equipment
- Comfortable contributing to a team-oriented agricultural environment
- Interested in gaining experience in agricultural research
Work Requirements
- Ability to work primarily outdoors in varying conditions
- Willingness to adjust schedule flexibility during peak seasonal periods
- Comfortable supporting day-to-day operations of an active agricultural center
About the Safford Agricultural Center
The Safford Agricultural Center, part of the University of Arizona’s Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, supports active agricultural research and field operations in Safford, AZ. The Agriculture Worker I role offers hands-on exposure to crop production, irrigation, equipment operation, and facility maintenance, making it a strong opportunity for candidates who enjoy outdoor work and want to build practical experience within a respected agricultural research institution.
Career Excellence: Gain hands-on agricultural research experience with a leading university extension program.
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture Enthusiasts: Interested in gaining experience in agricultural research
- Outdoor Workers: Comfortable with hands-on, physically active field work
- Equipment-Minded Candidates: Willing to learn or already familiar with farm equipment operation
- Team Players: Enjoy contributing to a collaborative agricultural research environment
- Flexible Schedule Candidates: Available during peak irrigation, planting, and harvest periods
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