Assistant Farm Manager
About The Position
The Corvallis Farm Unit (CFU) is seeking two Assistant Farm Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The assistant manager positions for the CFU will be primarily responsible for tasks such as applying pesticides, ground prep, maintenance of equipment, supervision of student labor and other general farm tasks across the Corvallis Farm Unit. They will serve as primary backup to the farm managers in the event of leave, vacation, sick time and turnover. They will have a variety of duties supporting the research being done and opportunity to grow through continuing education conferences.
Requirements
- B.S. in Horticulture, Agronomy, or other closely related field plus 1 years' experience or 3 years' experience, experience must be in on farm operations or farm management.
- Active Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain license within 3 months of hire.
- Experience with farm equipment operation and maintenance,
- Experience with irrigation systems including operation and maintenance of various systems.
- General farm facility maintenance knowledge and experience.
- Must be willing to work in areas where pesticides are present, including specialty operations area in Ag Chemical Application (pesticide, herbicide).
- Ability to operate a variety of heavy farm equipment, power tools and ladders
- Proven history of working with diverse groups of people to achieve a common goals promoting the ideas and abilities of others.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Computer literacy specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified.
- Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions.
Nice To Haves
- Research plot management practice knowledge
- Vegetable management experience
- Permanent crop experience (hazelnuts, blueberries, grapes, etc.).
- Organic experience
- Farm management software experience
- Experience with customer relations, people management or other interactive experience
- Experience with pesticide application
- Inventory management
Responsibilities
- Pesticide Application
- Tractor work
- Irrigation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Farm Maintenance
Benefits
- Continuing education conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
