Agricultural Technician II
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The Mountain Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II with growth potential for a fulfilling career in agriculture. Our mission is to serve as a platform for agricultural research to make farming more efficient, productive, and profitable, while maintaining a sound environment and providing consumers with safe and affordable products. Our ideal candidate will have experience in horticultural crop production to include tomatoes, cucurbits, truffles, raspberries, blackberries, and tobacco (burley and dark). This position will work in the Horticultural Unit and support animal agricultural production as seasonal demands may require.
Requirements
- General understanding of horticultural crop production.
- Ability to operate farm equipment.
- Ability to read and understand labels on chemical containers.
- Ability to follow safety procedures.
- Physical requirements include the ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending and lifting of 50 lbs in a variety of work environments.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (Interstate) or ability to obtain within twelve months of employment.
- NC Public Operator Pesticide License or ability to obtain within twelve months of employment.
- Forklift Driver Certificate from the Research Stations Division or ability to obtain within twelve months of employment.
- Obtain medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges.
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in the general care and management of animals or crops, or laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in horticultural crop production to include tomatoes, cucurbits, truffles, raspberries, blackberries, and tobacco (burley and dark).
Responsibilities
- Assisting with land preparation, planting, cultivating, and harvesting various crops.
- Weeding and mowing.
- Operation and basic maintenance of farm equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
