Agricultural Technician II

State of North Carolina

2d • Onsite

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 Tidewater Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Technician II position to work in the greenhouse unit. This position supports work in an agricultural research environment primarily executing detailed research projects, collecting data, and providing labor for the daily operation of the head house/greenhouse.

Requirements

• General knowledge of greenhouse agricultural practices.
• Ability to maintain equipment commonly used in a greenhouse setting.
• Ability to effectively operate and maintain tractors, mowers and associated farm equipment.
• Ability to properly mix and apply common agricultural chemicals.
• Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools commonly used in equipment, facility and yard maintenance.
• Obtain within twelve months of employment the following: Forklift driver certification (issued by the Research Division).
• Public Pesticide Applicators License.
• Obtain medical clearance to wear 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.

Responsibilities

• Data collection such as growth measurements and yield data.
• Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, raking, planting, pruning, and routine cleanup of grounds.
• Operate agricultural equipment
• Irrigation setup
• Hand planting, spraying, harvesting and any other task associated with general farm practices.
• Support crops/field research as seasonal workload demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees