Blueberry Breeding Assistant II: Greenhouse & Field

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Florida's UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program on the Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II to support greenhouse and field germplasm care.

Responsibilities include propagation, seasonal breeding activities, data collection, and general facility maintenance, with emphasis on hands-on plant care and record-keeping. This is a time-limited, staff full-time role with veteran’s preference eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Preferred: B.S. or B.A. with 2-year relevant work experience

Aufgaben

• Greenhouse work related to the care and growth of the UFBBP germplasm.
• Assisting with propagation and replanting of the UFBBP germplasm.
• Assisting with seasonal plant breeding activities (pollinating, pollen source management, parent plant care, seed planting).
• Field work including planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and related tasks for UFBBP germplasm.
• Maintenance of field grounds and greenhouse facilities; monitoring equipment.
• Collecting data and performing misc. clerical duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Plant care

Greenhouse work

Field work

Data collection

Clerical tasks

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

B.S. or B.A. with 2-year relevant work experience

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Florida's UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program on the Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II to support greenhouse and field germplasm care.

Responsibilities include propagation, seasonal breeding activities, data collection, and general facility maintenance, with emphasis on hands-on plant care and record-keeping. This is a time-limited, staff full-time role with veteran’s preference eligibility.