Agricultural Assistant I - University of Florida
Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Agricultural Assistant I
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533775&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533775
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations
Department: 60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE
Classification Title:
Agricultural Assistant I
Job Description:
Assist faculty member in conducting field and greenhouse experiments in the Everglades Agricultural Area in South Florida. Collect water, soil, and sediment on a routine basis from experimental farms. Check experimental farms as needed. Drive state vehicles to worksites.
Laboratory work includes but not limited to filter water samples and preserve in containers for further analysis, adjust pH of samples, conduct various analyses in lab as instructed by chemist and faculty member
Check research farms data loggers, water samplers, canal lever sensors, rain gauges, batteries, solar panels, and radios at least every month and as needed. Fix and report any issues.
Tabulate and summarize data in excel spread sheet.
Create crop maps for experimental farms every month.
This position entails working long hours in the field especially during the hot rain season in south Florida.
Demonstrate commitment to contributing to a respectful and caring community for all, including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, and perspectives.
Expected Salary:
$19.00
Minimum Requirements:
None
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of MS Excel and MS word computer program.
Knowledge of pesticide application and safety.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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 ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 05 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533775&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533775
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations
Department: 60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE
Classification Title:
Agricultural Assistant I
Job Description:
Assist faculty member in conducting field and greenhouse experiments in the Everglades Agricultural Area in South Florida. Collect water, soil, and sediment on a routine basis from experimental farms. Check experimental farms as needed. Drive state vehicles to worksites.
Laboratory work includes but not limited to filter water samples and preserve in containers for further analysis, adjust pH of samples, conduct various analyses in lab as instructed by chemist and faculty member
Check research farms data loggers, water samplers, canal lever sensors, rain gauges, batteries, solar panels, and radios at least every month and as needed. Fix and report any issues.
Tabulate and summarize data in excel spread sheet.
Create crop maps for experimental farms every month.
This position entails working long hours in the field especially during the hot rain season in south Florida.
Demonstrate commitment to contributing to a respectful and caring community for all, including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, and perspectives.
Expected Salary:
$19.00
Minimum Requirements:
None
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of MS Excel and MS word computer program.
Knowledge of pesticide application and safety.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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 ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 05 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Source : University of Florida
