Agricultural Assistant I
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Gadsden
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job no: 516985
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Gadsden
Categories: Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Facilities/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:60770000 - AG-NFREC-QUINCY
Agricultural Assistant I
Job Description:Provide assistance in research plot land preparation, planting, maintaining, and harvesting, as well as greenhouse work, planting, maintaining and harvesting/
Operate a variety of farm equipment for land preparation, planting, maintenance and harvesting.
Perform routine maintenance and basic repair on tractors and equipment
Aid in Center landscape maintenance through mowing, pruning and general cleanup.
Assist farm employees with other duties as needed based on research trials.
Use hand tools and power tools for tasks as needed.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.
Expected Salary:
$31,320.00
Minimum Requirements:None.
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to perform basic agricultural skills.
Ability of operate basic farm machinery
Basic computer skills
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to work well with others
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to pay attention to details.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 11 Jun 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Jun 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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