OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42902906

State of Florida

3d•$16

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in tree seedling production, packaging, and distribution at Andrews Nursery. Operates medium to large agricultural tractors, mechanical harvesters, front-end loaders, seedling strapping machines, forklifts, tractor-trailers and other nursery equipment. Operation of above equipment prepares nursery soil for seed sowing, maintains nursery roads, applies cultural treatments necessary for seedling growth, harvests and packages seedlings, and delivers seedlings to the general public, both at the nursery and at Division delivery points. Performs maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment assigned to operate. Also assists in the repairs of such equipment which may include AC/DC welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting and brazing. Maintains vehicle maintenance records for vehicles and assigned equipment. Performs maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and modifications to Andrews Nursery buildings as assigned to provide for the safety and convenience of Division employees and the general public. Performs manual labor incidental to the operation of assigned equipment such as loading and unloading trucks, trailers, pesticide applicators, and fertilizer distributors. Mixes and applies chemical herbicides using hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV tanks, or Truck tanks. Assists in maintaining seed and pesticide inventory records. Assists in maintaining records of nursery cultural practices performed. Assists in advising the general public regarding tree seedling transportation, storage, and planting procedures. Willingly performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

Assisting in tree seedling production, packaging, and distribution at Andrews Nursery.
Operating medium to large agricultural tractors, mechanical harvesters, front-end loaders, seedling strapping machines, forklifts, tractor-trailers and other nursery equipment.
Performing maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment assigned to operate.
Assisting in the repairs of such equipment which may include AC/DC welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting and brazing.
Maintaining vehicle maintenance records for vehicles and assigned equipment.
Performing maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and modifications to Andrews Nursery buildings as assigned.
Performing manual labor incidental to the operation of assigned equipment such as loading and unloading trucks, trailers, pesticide applicators, and fertilizer distributors.
Mixing and applying chemical herbicides using hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV tanks, or Truck tanks.
Assisting in maintaining seed and pesticide inventory records.
Assisting in maintaining records of nursery cultural practices performed.
Assisting in advising the general public regarding tree seedling transportation, storage, and planting procedures.
Willingly performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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