Grand Farm Support Technician

University of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Grand Farm Support Technician to assist with day-to-day operations at the UGA Grand Farm. This role involves operating agricultural equipment, preparing fields, applying fertilizers and pesticides, general maintenance, and data collection. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, teamwork abilities, and familiarity with precision agriculture. This is an opportunity to work outdoors in a hands-on agricultural environment supporting research and cultivation efforts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Farm Manager in all aspects of crop management/production.
• Assist with basic data collection including soil sampling and support of research trials.
• Maintain research farm facilities and agricultural equipment.

Skills

Team player

Effective listener and communicator

Basic understanding of precision agriculture equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Grand Farm Support Technician

Position Summary

Assists Farm Manager with day-to-day operation of the UGA Grand Farm. Tasks include operating agricultural equipment, guidance systems, variable rate controllers, applying fertilizers, applying pesticides, land preparation, soil sampling, general farm maintenance and repair, data collection, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 soil sampling, chlorophyll readings, stand counts, 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.

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

EEO 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.