Fairbanks Experiment Farm & Georgeson Botanical Garden_Temporary Technical

The Fairbanks Experiment Farm and Georgeson Botanical Garden are seeking grounds keepers, garden care technicians and agricultural research technicians for the summer of 2025. These are seasonal positions located at the Fairbanks Agriculture, Forestry and Experiment Station that run from late April through October. These positions support the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the experiment station, botanical garden and agricultural research plots by working closely with AFES staff and research faculty. These are full-time outdoor position working 40-hour weeks Monday through Friday in all weather conditions including; sun/heat, rain, wind, smoke and snow.

To thrive in this role the applicant must have experience working in a fast-paced outdoor environment and demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully perform the job duties as described. The applicant should demonstrate self-motivation and individual initiative. They should have the ability to shift focus quickly and react to unforeseen events. They should enjoy working in a physically demanding, outdoor environment in different elements such as rain, cold, heat, and potentially annoying insects. They should be friendly and eager to interact with the public and co-workers. They should be able to effectively communicate to staff about any safety issues that involve staff or Garden visitors. They should be able to maintain a positive attitude and also be able to communicate effectively if a problem or question arises.

Applicant Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter identifying the position or positions you are interested in.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license or the ability to obtain one
Must demonstrate ability to maintain productivity both independently and as a member of a team.
High School diploma or equivalent.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska.  This is a full-time, non-exempt seasonal temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 73, salary will be based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains until the needed amount of hires has been filled.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.