Manager, Farm

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

About The Position

Responsibilities: -Oversee and coordinates farm operations. -Oversees and coordinates repairs of equipment to maintain safety and efficiency. -Oversees and coordinates farm grounds maintenance. -Coordinates and assigns daily work schedules for supervised farm employees. -Focuses on effective planning and time management while implementing short- and long-term plans. -Uses technology to improve productivity and optimize farm performance as a unit. -Ensures that each unit maintains inventories on assets and production records, and complies monthly and yearly reports. -Identifies and secures equipment and supplies needed. -Oversees marketing of products sold, including scheduling and transportation. -Oversees and coordinates pesticide storage and use according to manufacturer's recommendation and established University safety procedures. -Maintains records related to the purchase, storage, and use of pesticides. -Ensures workers use appropriate personal protective equipment. -Collects and analyzes experimental data including pasture use and livestock inventory records, and management of computer database files. -Perform other job-related duties as required -Target Hire date January 1, 2026 Required Education and Experience: -Bachelor's degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. -Three years of related experience in farm management operations. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of laboratory maintenance, equipment, and safety. -Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. -Knowledge of farm operations and standard safety procedures. -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. -Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. -Ability to perform moderate physical activity and exposure to extreme weather conditions. -Ability to maintain an on-call schedule during evenings, weekends and holidays. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience in farm management operations.
Knowledge of laboratory maintenance, equipment, and safety.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of farm operations and standard safety procedures.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity and exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Ability to maintain an on-call schedule during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinates farm operations.
Oversees and coordinates repairs of equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
Oversees and coordinates farm grounds maintenance.
Coordinates and assigns daily work schedules for supervised farm employees.
Focuses on effective planning and time management while implementing short- and long-term plans.
Uses technology to improve productivity and optimize farm performance as a unit.
Ensures that each unit maintains inventories on assets and production records, and complies monthly and yearly reports.
Identifies and secures equipment and supplies needed.
Oversees marketing of products sold, including scheduling and transportation.
Oversees and coordinates pesticide storage and use according to manufacturer's recommendation and established University safety procedures.
Maintains records related to the purchase, storage, and use of pesticides.
Ensures workers use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Collects and analyzes experimental data including pasture use and livestock inventory records, and management of computer database files.
Perform other job-related duties as required