Greenhouse & Field Agricultural Technician II

Florida; Chiefland (FL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Optional insurance coverage

Zusammenfassung

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES is seeking an OPS Agricultural Technician II to perform seasonal pruning, pruning of citrus trees, greenhouse upkeep and related field tasks in CHIEFLAND, FL. The role emphasizes safe handling, record-keeping and teamwork in a state facility.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver license. The position includes state benefits and a supportive work environment within the Division of Plant Industry.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic knowledge of plant cultivation.
• Familiarity with hand and gardening tools.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to spray pesticides with proper PPE.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and bend repeatedly.

Aufgaben

• Annual cutback and seasonal pruning of citrus trees.
• Raking leaves and clearing greenhouse debris.
• Tree planting and maintaining clean premises.
• Herbicide application with PPE as required.
• Irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Assist in fruit harvest and seed extraction tasks.
• Prepare and document distribution paperwork.

Kenntnisse

Basic plant cultivation

Hand tools

Greenhouse work

Work with minimal supervision

PPE compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES is seeking an OPS Agricultural Technician II to perform seasonal pruning, pruning of citrus trees, greenhouse upkeep and related field tasks in CHIEFLAND, FL. The role emphasizes safe handling, record-keeping and teamwork in a state facility.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver license. The position includes state benefits and a supportive work environment within the Division of Plant Industry.