Agricultural Assistant II

Job description

Classification Title: Agricultural Assistant II Classification 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. Job Description: General Agricultural Assistant Duties Agricultural Assistant II is expected to partner directly with Farm Manager and Farm Supervisors to complete specific Research and Extension programmatic duties including, but not limited to, the following: Perform in-field procedures using a variety of equipment for field, greenhouse, or lab experiments. Driving will be required for this role. Maintain records on crops, plants, or experiments. Coordinate maintenance and operation of farm equipment. Serve as co-lead for farm construction and maintenance projects. Document crop and weather conditions and recommend timing for planting, cultivation, and harvesting. May train other workers in farm tasks. Install, maintain, and repair all irrigation and sprinkler systems. Maintain roads, grounds, supplies, and move equipment. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush....