Agriculture Technician

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Auburn is seeking candidates for farm technician roles at our agricultural research and teaching facility in Alabama. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining diverse research and farm equipment, repairing facilities, caring for animals, and assisting with crops and data collection for research projects.

Qualifications range from a basic High School Diploma or GED to up to 6 years of farming experience, with substitutions allowed for education. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Level II requires High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of farming experience.
• Level III requires High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of farming experience.
• Level IV requires High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of farming experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs minor maintenance and repair on various research and farm equipment such as trucks, tractors, pickers, combines, lawn care equipment and research equipment.
• Repairs and maintains facilities which include houses, barns, storage buildings, fences and corrals.
• Cares for animals which includes feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and other defined criteria.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but is not limited to) houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, and processing facilities.
• Assists in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research.
• May assist in collecting, recording and/or reporting various observations, measurements or other information for research projects.
• May clean pens, stables, barns and pits.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Performs one or more of the following farm related or agricultural essential technical tasks at an agriculture research/teaching facility.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs minor maintenance and repair on various research and farm equipment such as trucks, tractors, pickers, combines, lawn care equipment and research equipment.
• Repairs and maintains facilities which include houses, barns, storage buildings, fences and corrals.
• Cares for animals which includes feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and other defined criteria.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but is not limited to) houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, and processing facilities.
• Assists in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research.
• May assist in collecting, recording and/or reporting various observations, measurements or other information for research projects.
• May clean pens, stables, barns and pits.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High School Diploma or GED

Level II:

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in farming practices.

Level III:

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in farming practices.

Level IV:

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in farming practices.

Must have a Valid Driver's License.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generos benefits?, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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Posted Date

10/28/2026