CALS- Orchard Worker Hd S10- Cornell University Agriculture Experimental Station (CUAES)

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As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction in any study," inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success ; Leadership Skills for Success About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. The position is located within the department of Cornell Agriculture Experiment Station. The Cornell Orchards encompasses 78 acres across farm sites in Ithaca and Lansing NY that are actively used by faculty and students. Research projects are diverse and include fieldwork on tree fruits, vineyards and berries as well as laboratory-based work involving fruit storage and processing. The Cornell Orchards is managed by CornellAES as a site for interdisciplinary research. This position supports the Orchard Manager in providing care of resources, equipment and field operations. Provide direct support services to over 7 research, teaching and outreach programs at the Cornell Orchards. Aid in the planting, production, spraying, harvesting, pruning, storing and dispersal of fruit crops. Take responsibility for the maintenance of around 30 pieces of specialized farm equipment, and the care of irrigation, drainage and other agricultural infrastructure across the 78 acres of Orchard. Work both in a team and independently to accomplish required tasks. Service expertise is required with most aspects of the maintenance and repair of farm equipment, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, sprayers, a harvest platform, and a wide range of tractors of varying makes and models. Observe, troubleshoot, and repair equipment as necessary to keep operations running smoothly. Maintain food processing equipment used for sorting and storing of fruit.. Keep detailed maintenance records on all equipment. Order parts and supplies online or in person and maintain a limited inventory of parts and supplies associated with Orchard equipment. Work collaboratively with new equipment acquisition and with the building and design of specialized research equipment. Aid in the establishment and care of various fruit crops, including spraying, planting, pruning, fertilizing, mowing, the installation of trellis systems, and irrigation and field drainage installation and maintenance. Facilitate harvest operations: maintain fruit bins and cider-making equipment. Transport fruit between Ithaca, Lansing and Geneva and also deliver to wholesale external customers. Respond to service requests from research program faculty, research support staff, graduate and undergraduate students in a timely manner. Some requests will require immediate action and flexibility. Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. Work collaboratively to progress a culture of sustainability. This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE . While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up w

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