Agricultural Assistant II
Job No: 531633
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Marion
Categories: Veteran’s Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations
Department: 60095000 – AG-EQUINE SCIENCES CENTER
Job Description
Classification Title:
Agricultural Assistant II
Job Description:
The Equine Sciences Center is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II. This position will be involved in the care of horses, assist with research data collection and other duties as assigned. The employee will perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment and keep accurate records relating to expenditures, inventories, and maintenance logs.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Operate equipment and/or state vehicle used delivering feed, mowing pastures, dragging arenas and moving compost
– Perform maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences and the maintenance of farm equipment and farm vehicles
– Perform or assist with care, feeding and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines
– Assist with record keeping on horses, personnel and equipment as needed to meet program needs. Must have basic computer skills to be able to create equipment repair and maintenance records.
– Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement
– Supervise student labor as needed
– Set up for and assistant during events
– Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management
Work Schedule:
7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (40 hrs per week)
Some weekends and evenings required for animal care and production of hay.
Requires work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, dust, pollen).
This position will be considered an essential personnel position in emergency situations.
Expected Salary:
$18.00 per hour
This is a full time staff position that comes with a full benefits package . If eligible, employees can also receive tuition assistant through the Employee Education Program.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Valid driver license
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience handling horses
Ability to operate tractor, mowers, chain saw and weed eater
Ability to keep accurate computerized records
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran’s Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 30 May 2024
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/531633/agricultural-assistant-ii
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