Agricultural Assistant II

University of Florida; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Equine Science Center, within the Department of Animal Sciences, seeks an Agricultural Assistant II to support horse care, assist with research data collection, and maintain records.

This role involves facility and equipment maintenance, assisting with animal care per guidelines, supervising student labor as needed, and contributing to ongoing research projects. The position is full-time and outdoors in variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping on horses, personnel and equipment.
• Perform maintenance on grounds, buildings and fences; maintain farm equipment and vehicles.
• Operate equipment for feeding, mowing pastures, spreading manure and hay production; drive state vehicle as needed.
• Assist with care and management of horses following animal care guidelines.
• Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management.
• Assist with facility construction and farm improvements.
• Supervise student labor as needed.

Skills

Horse-handling

Herd health

Social media content

Record keeping

Operate farm equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Classification Title

Agricultural Assistant II

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description

The Department of Animal Sciences' Equine Science Center is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II. This individual will be involved in the care of horses and assist with research data collection and other duties as assigned. The employee will perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment and keep accurate records relating to expenditures, inventories, and maintenance logs.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assist with record keeping on horses, personnel and equipment as needed to meet program needs. Must have basic computer skills to be able to create equipment repair and maintenance records
• Perform maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences and the maintenance of farm equipment and farm vehicles
• Operate equipment used in delivering feed, mowing pastures, spreading manure and producing hay. Operate state vehicle to carry out duties around farm unit.
• Perform or assist with care, feeding and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines
• Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management
• Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement
• Supervise student labor as needed

Normal Work Schedule

7:00 A.M. – 4:0 0 P.M. (40 hrs per week)

Some weekends and evenings required for animal care and production of hay.

Requires work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, dust, pollen).

This position will be considered an essential personnel position in emergency situations.

Expected Salary

$19.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Horse-handling experience
• Herd health experience
• Ability to manage and create content for social media
• Ability to keep accurate computerized records
• Experience operating tractors and mowers

Health Assessment Required

Yes