Grand Farm Support Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Grand Farm Support Technician to assist the Farm Manager with day-to-day operations of the UGA Grand Farm. You will operate agricultural equipment, guidance systems, and variable rate controllers, apply fertilizers and pesticides, perform land preparation and soil sampling, and support research trials.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work outdoors in all weather, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with row-crop agriculture in the southeastern United States.
• Basic understanding of precision agriculture equipment and its operation.

Responsibilities

• Assists Farm Manager in all aspects of crop management/production – field prep, planting, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, etc.
• Assists Farm Manager in basic data collection to include but not limited to soil sampling, chlorophyll readings, stand counts, etc. and support of research trials.
• Assists Farm Manager in general upkeep and maintenance of research farm facilities – general maintenance in and around multiple research farm buildings, maintaining wildlife fence, mowing grass, maintaining landscaped areas around buildings, etc.
• Assists Farm Manager with upkeep and maintenance of research farm agricultural equipment – tractors, implements, harvesters, etc.

Skills

Field operations

Data collection

Precision agriculture

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Soil sampling

Guidance systems

Pesticide application

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grand Farm Support Technician

Department: CAES-Grand Farm

Position Summary: Assists Farm Manager with day-to-day operation of the UGA Grand Farm. Tasks include but are not limited to operating agricultural equipment, guidance systems, variable rate controllers, applying fertilizers, applying pesticides, land prep., soil sampling, general farm maintenance and repair, data collection, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Basic understanding of the scientific method as it applies to plant research
• Familiarity with row-crop agriculture in the southeastern United States
• Ability to operate large farm equipment within confined spaces
• Willingness to work as part of an effective team and grow professionally, team player, effective listener and communicator
• Basic understanding of precision agriculture equipment (guidance, rate control, mapping, etc.) and its operation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Physical Demands

• Operate large farm equipment within confined spaces
• Work outside in all weather conditions, weekends, nights, holidays, etc.
• Lift at least 75 pounds
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Responsibilities

• Assists Farm Manager in all aspects of crop management/production – field prep, planting, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, etc.
• Assists Farm Manager in basic data collection to include but not limited to soil sampling, chlorophyll readings, stand counts, etc. and support of research trials.
• Assists Farm Manager in general upkeep and maintenance of research farm facilities – general maintenance in and around multiple research farm buildings, maintaining wildlife fence, mowing grass, maintaining landscaped areas around buildings, etc.
• Assists Farm Manager with upkeep and maintenance of research farm agricultural equipment – tractors, implements, harvesters, etc.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].