Assistant Plot Caretaker, East Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center: UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plot Caretaker supports field operations of the Research Center with a focus on planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting crops. This position also supports staff and faculty with the upkeep of Research Center grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position also supports outreach and educational activities including classes and events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Equipment troubleshooting ability.
• Safe heavy equipment operation skills including tractors, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or Technical Training
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Math skills for calibration and craft work.
• Knowledge of agricultural production including planting, harvesting, animal care, irrigation, and fertility.

Responsibilities

• Assists facility leadership and researchers with harvesting grains, grass, and other agronomic crops.
• Operates various pieces of agricultural equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, skid steer loaders, tillage implements, planters, sprayers, hay equipment, rotary mower, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Assists in day-to-day activities for the maintenance of grounds and infrastructure of the Research Center.
• Acts as support staff for mowing, spraying, irrigation, fertilization, and upkeep of landscaped areas and areas around/within research plots.
• Assists maintenance staff with carpentry work, painting, road grading, equipment maintenance and other general grounds keeping tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager or Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED