Lead Agricultural Technician — Tomato Breeding & Greenhouse

University of Florida; Hillsborough Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Florida is seeking an Agricultural Assistant III to coordinate greenhouse and field production tasks and support tomato breeding research. The role involves operating tractors and fertigation systems, applying crop-protection materials, and maintaining field and greenhouse operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, Florida pesticide license, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience; substitution allowed.
• State of Florida Pesticide License.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and perform daily greenhouse and transplant-production operations.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation and environment; operate fertigation; apply fertilizers and crop-protection materials; sow seed; maintain transplants; refer repairs to Facilities.
• Lead field-production and crop-maintenance activities; operate tractors and implements; prepare fertilizer and chemical tank mixtures; maintain irrigation components; pesticide/herbicide applications as needed.
• Operate and maintain agricultural equipment; serve as primary trained operator of tomato harvester; follow safety rules.
• Support tomato breeding research activities: sowing, transplanting, harvesting, data collection, sample handling.
• Lead day-to-day work and planning; guide/train OPS employees and students; manage inventories and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework or vocational/technical training substitution allowed

Biology/agriculture/plant science coursework or degree

Herramientas

Tractor operation

Fertilizer/pesticide knowledge

Safety procedures

Recordkeeping

Training others in ag operations

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Descripción del empleo

University of Florida is seeking an Agricultural Assistant III to coordinate greenhouse and field production tasks and support tomato breeding research. The role involves operating tractors and fertigation systems, applying crop-protection materials, and maintaining field and greenhouse operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, Florida pesticide license, and a valid driver’s license.