OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42913012

Florida; Chiefland (FL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Optional insurance coverage

Résumé du poste

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Basic plant cultivation

Hand tools

Greenhouse work

Work with minimal supervision

PPE compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42913012

Requisition No:886554

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42913012

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

Contact

Taylor Lewellyn, Phone [phone]

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver License.

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Benefits include optional insurance coverage.

Job Duties

• Annual cutback and seasonal pruning of citrus trees.
• Raking leaves and clearing greenhouse of cutback debris.
• Tree planting.
• Keeping greenhouse clear of weeds by periodic herbicide application while using correct personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Participates in fruit harvest and the seed extraction process in the seed source block.
• Participates in cutting budwood from foundation greenhouse trees, keeping individual tree identity and filling out all paperwork required for distribution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of plant cultivation.
• Familiar with hand and gardening tools.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to spray restricted use pesticides while using correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid temperature environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com ;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location

CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.