-CALS-Technician II- Uihlen Forest Assitant - Lake Placid, NY

-CALS-Technician II- Uihlen Forest Assitant - Lake Placid, NY

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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 Uihlein Maple Research Forest serves to provide maple syrup production research and education to support and grow the maple industry.

Position Summary:

The Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking a technician to provide assistance and support to the Uihlein Forest located in Lake Placid, New York. Assist in research projects, data collections, and extension activities. Perform maintenance duties to support research, extension and operations primarily at the Uihlein Forest and occasionally at statewide events. Assist with Tree Improvement Program to include orchard maintenance and seed collection. Oversee maple and birch syrup production, including duties related to forest management, equipment installation and maintenance, data collection, evaporation, and canning. Assist with training and supervising seasonal technicians. Substantial manual labor is involved requiring physical fitness and awareness of safety issues and the ability to work under stressful conditions in all weather environments.

Perform basic library and internet searches to support ongoing and future research projects.

Direction and training are provided by the Cornell Office of Occupational & Environmental Health in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Will be required to successfully complete tractor, UTV/ ATV, and potential energy trainning each year. Additional safety and job training will be provided when available and necessary.

This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE. This is a six-month term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
• Ability to create an inclusive high quality and respectful work environment both in a team setting and independently to achieve departmental and university goals.
• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
• Must be physically capable of performing the functions associated with this position. Requires physical fitness and must be able to lift heavy objects, and move more than 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work long hours during the sugaring season (February-April) to accommodate sap flow.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform quality work.
• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills with aptitude to fix things.
• Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.
• Ability to respond effectively in an environment in which priorities change.
• Prior knowledge of safety protocols in a lab setting and proper waste handling.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite – including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and familiarity with outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with faculty, staff and students.
• Have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous maple production and forest management experience or experience in food production or processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, food science, or chemistry related fields.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Plumbing and or contracting experience.

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