Location: Athens,GA, USA
Position Information
Classification Title Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelors' degree in an agriculturally-related field and 2 years of experience in farm management or a combination of education, training, and experience.
Position Summary
This position will assist in carrying out the goals of the Attapulgus Research and Education Center. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Farm Manager but is expected to demonstrate initiative in carrying out the duties of this position.
The incumbent assists in the establishment and maintenance of crops in the support of research and demonstration projects initiated from CAES faculty. Duties include soil sampling, fertilizing, seedbed preparation, planting, scouting for pests, spraying, irrigation scheduling, and harvesting. The employee will perform data collection, inventory management, and record keeping as part of this position. The incumbent will also assist in the maintenance, repair, and security of the physical plant including buildings, fences, grounds, and landscaping.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Knowledge of crop cultural practices including plant pest identification and control.
* Awareness of plant and soil science research methods and procedures, soil fertility and testing, proper pesticide usage and safety.
* Computer skills and familiarity with modern crop management technologies including GPS Guidance Systems and Variable Rate Irrigation practices.
* Familiarity with farm equipment and materials, and experience with basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
* Ability to maintain effective working relations with research scientists, technicians, and grad students.
* Possess a Private Pesticide applicators license or obtain one within first few months of employment.
Physical Demands
Sit or stand for extended periods. Work outside under extreme heat and cold weather. Lift up to 50 pounds. Bend over repeatedly. Climb on large agricultural equipment. Operate hand tools. Operate farm machinery. Driving and pulling trailers on public roads to perform job related responsibilities.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Machinery Operation: Operate tillage, spraying, and harvesting equipment in a research farm setting. Equipment includes but not limited to tractors, sprayers, harvesters, mowers, dozers, and backhoes.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Equipment and Facilities Maintenance: Perform minor mechanical, electrical, welding, and other repairs to equipment, barns, and irrigation equipment as well as routine janitorial upkeep.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain Inventories of Pesticides and Other Crop Inputs: Keep equipment maintenance logs, equipment inventories, and related supplies. Maintain inventory of shop tools and related consumables. Other duties as deemed necessary by the Farm Manager.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Grounds/Landscape Maintenance: Operate large rotary mowers, lawn mowers, power saws, and chipping equipment to keep grounds presentable for public.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with Research Efforts: Assist in the layout and establishment of study areas according to prescribed protocols. Assist with study maintenance including mowing and alley upkeep, fertilizing and irrigating. Assist with taking data in research plots. Assist in sampling and preparing soil, water, and plant samples for testing and analysis.
Percentage of time 15
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