Job Title

Farm Aide

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

 

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

 

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Job Description Summary

The Farm Aide, under supervision, preventative maintenance of a university farm including equipment, and general property maintenance. Operates farm machinery and assist with farm maintenance responsibilities.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Support       

• Mows, weed eats, edge and blow lawn areas weekly.
• Trims trees, hedges, and plants to maintain neat appearance and shape.
• Weeds and maintains flower beds weekly or as needed.
• Daily trash pickup in assigned areas and exterior trash bins.
• Shovels exterior walkways during wintery weather; salts or sands building entrances.
• Maintains streets, pavement, and drainage.
• Operate mechanical, gas-powered, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing grounds duties 

Farm Maintenance

• Maintain fences, gates, barns and other structures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of barns, pens, equipment areas and grounds.  
• Operates and maintain farm equipment such as tractors, UTV’s, and other farm equipment
• Performs irrigation tasks, checks hoses, pumps, and water lines for leaks and repairs. 
• Maintains farm perimeters including fire break lanes where needed.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Assist with special projects such as improvements, land management, or seasonal tasks.

Equipment Support

• Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools after each use.
• Operates power washing of sidewalks and building entrances.

Special Projects and Reporting  

• Inspects and reports property and grounds for deficiencies and reports them to their maintenance supervisor.
• During weather events may be assigned duties to service interior buildings.
• Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• Completes all task assigned by supervisor.

Communication

• Reports broken and inoperable grounds equipment to Grounds Manager.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager. 

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

  

Qualifications

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Required Experience

No prior experience required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of livestock behavior and basic animal care.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Safety‑minded and detail‑oriented.

 

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• Ability to work in a lift and perform duties at higher elevations

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
• This position working hours can be described as shift work 
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

 

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

 

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

 

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

 

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

 

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

 

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

 

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

 

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

 

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

 

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

 

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

 

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

 

Application Instructions

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

 

Employment applications must include:

 

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.