Precision Ag Tech: Farm Operations & Research Support

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

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.