Farm Mechanic - University of Illinois Extension - Benton, IL (146321)
University of Illinois

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Farm Mechanic- University of Illinois Extension
Units 22 & 26 Cluster -Benton, IL (Franklin County - Unit 26)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

WE TRANSFORM LIVES.

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Primary Position Function/Summary: Under general supervision from a designated supervisor, to assemble, service, repair, and operate farm machinery, including the construction of experimental machinery, to assist with research conducted on experimental plots and farm fields, and to take care of research laboratories and other buildings used in research farm operations.

A(n) Farm Mechanic typically -

• operates farm tractors and machines, including plows, discs harrows, planters, cultivators, and combines.
• services tractors and machinery and maintains records of service.
• constructs experimental machines or modifies farm machines for use in research studies.
• assembles new farm machinery.
• adjusts, alters, and repairs farm machinery and small plot equipment.
• assists in conducting efficiency, power-consumption, and other tests on various machines.
• assists in the measurement and layout of experimental plots, treatment applications and data gathering.
• cares for research laboratories, shops and machine storage buildings.
• locates and sets up exhibits and helps with field days and other tours of research centers.
• supervises laborers or other assistants as assigned.
• performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduation or equivalent

For more information about this Civil Service classification:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSpec.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=309

This Farm Mechanic position is a 100%-time, benefits-eligible Civil Service position. The work schedule is to be determined (37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year). The minimum salary is $19.47 per hour.

Application Procedures:
To apply, submit a Civil Service application at jobs.illinois.edu and an Exam Request form for Farm Mechanic - Benton, IL Extension. Please include all relevant work/volunteer experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities. This information should be included in the Experience portion of the application. Documents such as college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resumes, driver's license (copy of both sides), professional licenses, and certifications should be uploaded to the application by the time you submit an exam request, as these documents may be required for your exam.

Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from SHR-TESTING@mx.uillinois.edu and shr@uillinois.edu.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

College Name or Administrative Unit:

Unit 26

Category:

9-Off-Campus

Title:

Farm Mechanic - University of Illinois Extension - Benton, IL (146321)

Open Date:

05/10/2021

Close Date:

05/31/2021

Organization Name:

Unit 26

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