Agriculture Technician (Crossville, AL)

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research center in Crossville, Alabama is seeking an Agriculture Technician to perform essential technical research tasks in agronomy and horticulture. The role involves working with crops and livestock, contributing to sustainable farming practices.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• No experience required for Level I; 1 year for Level II; 4 years for Level III; 6 years for Level IV.

Responsibilities

• Assists in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops.
• Cares for animals, including feeding and administering medication.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities.

Skills

Communication

Technical Excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The Sand Mountain Research & Extension Center located in Crossville, Alabama is currently seeking an Agriculture Technician. The individual selected for this position will perform basic level technical research tasks in agronomy, horticulture, livestock care, and farm facility repair maintenance for the center.

The goal of SMREC research is to develop farm management practices that will help the region's livestock, poultry, row crop and commercial vegetable producers-particularly small-scale farmers-to operate more efficiently, sustainably and profitably.

Requisition Number	S4462P
Home Org Name	Sandmountain Research Ext Ctr
Division Name	Agriculture Experiment Station
Position Title	Agriculture Technician (Crossville, AL)
Job Class Code	GB02A/B/C/D
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Essential Functions	Essential functions include but are not limited to the following: Assists in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research; 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. Cares for animals which includes feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and others defined criteria. Assists in collecting, recording and/or reporting various observations, measurements, or other information for research projects; and constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but is not limited to) houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, and processing facilities. Periodically clean pens, stables, barns, and pits.
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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated technical excellence; and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends.

A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within 6 months of the hire date.

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Row crop experience desired.

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

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Salary Range	$31,200 - $43,230
Job Category	Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Crossville
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	05/16/2025
Closing Date
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