Agricultural Crops, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, GPS (Global Positioning System), Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mobile Devices, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Team Player, Writing Skills
Classification Title:
Agricultural Assistant II
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:
- Maintain, coordinate, and participate in NFREC-Quincy center-wide pesticide recordkeeping, perform computer-oriented duties for farm office and center records.
- Apply pesticides and fertilizers to research plots and center grounds. Calibrate sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, and handheld boom sprayers.
- Serve as lead for lower-level farm crew when assigned.
- Perform field and greenhouse work: planting, maintaining, and harvesting research crops.
- Operate a variety of farm equipment, including state vehicles, for land preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting of research plots and center grounds.
- Implement research projects with each program as necessary, implement and coordinate sampling of farm research blocks for ph readings and aid in performing laboratory procedures using a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Assist with various activities associated with field days as needed.
Expected Salary:
$18.00 per hour
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
The selected candidate must obtain a pesticide applicator license within six (6) months of employment.
Preferred:
- Proficiency in the operation of computers (familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft Office) and computer-related tasks.
- Ability to perform basic agricultural skills.
- Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance and repairs on farm machinery.
- Prior experience with GPS-assisted equipment operation.
- Ability to work in hot, humid environments and cold environments in winter.
- Ability to work well with others in a team situation.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks as assigned.
- Ability to record data accurately.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with colleagues.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran''''s Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required: Yes