Agriculture Technician

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

17h

About The Position

Performs one or more farm-related or agricultural essential technical tasks at an agriculture research or teaching facility. The work may include operating and maintaining farm and research equipment, repairing and maintaining buildings and other facilities, caring for animals, assisting with crop production, and supporting research data collection.

Requirements

Level I: High school diploma or GED.
Level II: High school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in farming practices.
Level III: High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in farming practices.
Level IV: High school diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in farming practices.
Must have a valid driver's license.
When a candidate has the required education but lacks the required experience, relevant education may normally substitute at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on research and farm equipment, including trucks, tractors, pickers, combines, lawn care equipment, and research equipment.
Repair and maintain facilities such as houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, and corrals.
Care for animals by feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting them in compliance with regulations, research protocols, and other defined criteria.
Construct, repair, and maintain facilities, which may include houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, and processing facilities.
Assist with soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research.
May assist in collecting, recording, or reporting observations, measurements, or other information for research projects.
May clean pens, stables, barns, and pits.