OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42913207

State of Florida

5d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver License.
• Knowledge of basic plant cultivation.
• Knowledge or skill with using hand and gardening tools.
• Knowledge of pesticide application safety.
• Ability to correctly use personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Annual cutback and seasonal pruning of citrus trees.
• Raking leaves and clearing greenhouse of cutback debris.
• Tree planting.
• Keeping greenhouse clear of weeds by periodic herbicide application while using correct personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Participates in fruit harvest and the seed extraction process in the seed source block.
• Participates in cutting budwood from foundation greenhouse trees, keeping individual tree identity and filling out all paperwork required for distribution.

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).

What This Job Offers

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