Agricultural Assistant I

University of Florida • Gadsden, AL

23h • $16

About The Position

Providing help in research plot preparation, planting, maintaining, and harvesting. Operating a variety of farm equipment for land preparation, planting, and maintenance. Monitoring irrigation in our research plots and greenhouses. Monitoring soil moisture and irrigation function, and after consultation, making necessary changes. Other additional duties as needed and outlined by the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Tractor operation
• Familiarity with farm equipment
• Drip irrigation setup and maintenance
• Experience with crops
• Greenhouse and field spraying experience
• Florida Pesticide License preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing help in research plot preparation, planting, maintaining, and harvesting.
• Operating a variety of farm equipment for land preparation, planting, and maintenance.
• Monitoring irrigation in our research plots and greenhouses.
• Monitoring soil moisture and irrigation function, and after consultation, making necessary changes.
• Other additional duties as needed and outlined by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed