Ag Technician - Levy County

Job no: 515516
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Levy
Categories: Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:60352038 - AG-LEVY

Agricultural Assistant I - Ag Technician, Levy County

Assist Agents with demonstration plots and field trials (including data entry)

Set up meetings/educational events

Demo Sites: Landscape, Vegetable gardens, Agronomic demos

Collect and processes samples from farms

Applies pesticides and herbicides

Assists with certain youth programming efforts

Grounds Maintenance

Operates a tractor and bush hog to mow lawns

Assists Master Gardener Coordinator to:

* Maintains demonstration gardens

* Mulches trees, beds, and gardens

* Prune trees and shrubs

Remove debris

Blows leaves from walks and parking area

Remove invasive plants.

Facility Maintenance

Lights (Change light bulbs)

Roof/Gutter cleaning

Pick up trash and empty trash cans around the building

Cleans outside front entry way and perimeter of building (pressure wash)

Equipment Maintenance

Wash Vehicles

Maintain and repairs mechanical equipment

Maintain chemical usage and equipment maintenance records

Performs other duties as assigned by Ag/Row Crop Agent, CED or Office Manager.

$15/hour, with the potential to earn more, commensurate with level of experience.

Valid Florida driver license

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of agricultural principles will be beneficial

Knowledge of ground maintenance principles

Knowledge of maintenance equipment operation

Skills in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.

Good problem-solving skills

Skills in oral and written communication.

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of county and UF/IFAS office policies and procedures.

Knowledge of modern office practice and procedures.

Knowledge of Farm Equipment (tractors, sprayers implement).

Experience with irrigation equipment operation and repair (pivot, drip, micro-jet).

Experience with pesticide application and record keeping.

Skills in analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

Skills in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.

Skills in oral and written communication on a high professional level.

Skills in displaying professional demeanor.

Pesticide Application license within 3 months of date of hire.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty & staff. We welcome nominations and applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Advertised: 21 Jan 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard Time