ABAC Farm Technician
- Employer
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
- Location
- Tifton, GA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
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Job Title: ABAC Farm Technician
Location: Tifton, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 250024
Job Summary Farm Technician (Program Support Specialist I)Position Description:This is a full-time 12-month position (40 hours/week) at the ABAC J.G. Woodroof Farm. Position is responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of farm equipment, road upkeep, and general maintenance of the J.G. Woodroof Farm. Position will also assist with various farm tasks including planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to cropping systems, and assisting with the cattle operation, as needed. Position will supervise and direct student workers. Instruction of SANR students on the above areas will also be a job element. Some weekend and evening work is required. Position will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.Required Qualifications:
Location: Tifton, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 250024
Job Summary Farm Technician (Program Support Specialist I)Position Description:This is a full-time 12-month position (40 hours/week) at the ABAC J.G. Woodroof Farm. Position is responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of farm equipment, road upkeep, and general maintenance of the J.G. Woodroof Farm. Position will also assist with various farm tasks including planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to cropping systems, and assisting with the cattle operation, as needed. Position will supervise and direct student workers. Instruction of SANR students on the above areas will also be a job element. Some weekend and evening work is required. Position will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree in agriculture (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) with one year of relevant experience.Must be able to perform work outside in all types of weather conditions.Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and carrying heavy items (over 50 pounds).Knowledge of farm and equipment safety.Excellent communications skills, demonstrated technical excellence, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Private Pesticide Applicator license is required or must be obtained within 6 months employment.
- Additional years of relevant farm work experience.Advanced degree in agriculture (Associate’s or Bachelor’s)
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