RESEARCH FARM ASSISTANT 2

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

State of Louisiana invites applications for a farm technician position at the Reproductive Biology Center in St. Gabriel. The role involves operating tractors and mowing equipment, caring for livestock, and maintaining fences, drainage, and shop areas. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience or six college credits in agriculture. Salary ranges from $13.11 to $23.59 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the care of animals; general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment operation.
• Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

Responsibilities

• Operates farm machinery equipment (tractors, lawnmowers, and more).
• Care of livestock including daily health checks, feeding, and observation logs.
• Maintains property and fences, drains, and pasture areas; handles weed control and gate repairs.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Livestock care

Crop care

Property maintenance

Education

Six semester hours in an agricultural field

Tools

Tractors

Lawnmowers

ATVs

Fence/tools maintenance

Job description

About This Job

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation; OR

Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Operates farm machinery equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications. (40%)
• Care of livestock including: daily health checks, pen maintenance, assist in deworming protocols, rotational grazing, putting out hay, feeding and recording daily health and observation log. (20%)
• Maintains property and fences. Spraying of fence line weeds, upkeep of hard fence and hotwire fence, repairs to damaged gates and fences, building of new enclosures on property, maintenance to drainage ditches on property, mowing of pastures and lawns around shop and buildings. (20%)
• Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATVs, and tractors (10%)
• Assists with maintenance of shop area, shade structures and main building. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Some nights and weekends may be needed.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Minimum - $13.11/hour; 1st Quartile - $15.73/hour; Midpoint - $18.35/hour; 3rd Quartile - $20.97/hour, and Maximum - $23.59/hour.
• Location: Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel, La.
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at [e-mail].

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others