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Agricultural Assistant II
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Job Description:
Assist with coordination and implementation of the Florida Bull test, other cattle performance tests, and research projects conducted at the Feed Efficiency Facility. This may include data collection for research such as cattle weights and blood samples.
- Cut, rake, and bale hay. Disc, plant grazing pastures and bushog to maintain pastures.
- Incumbent practices and fosters team spirit and positive, productive working relationships with colleagues at NFREC.
- Help maintain fences.
- spray pastures and fence rows. Must have valid driver’s license & ability to pass pesticide applicator’s licensure test.
- clean barn with skid steer and dirt work at the Feed Efficiency Facility and Beef Unit.
- Supervision of student interns and other temporary employees such as the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program / SkillBridge
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:
$16.70/hr.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Beef cattle and farm equipment experience strongly preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and list of references.
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
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