60230000 - AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 23 Jan 2024

Classification Title:

Agricultural Assistant II

Job Description:

Coordinate, manage, and maintain the data collection model of the UF/Fruit Crops Lab germplasm (e.g., sweet cherries, plums, etc.). Field work with maintaining identity and mapping of the germplasm.

Assisting with planting, training/pruning, irrigating, fertilizing, and other seasonal misc. activities related to the growth and maintenance of the germplasm.

Greenhouse work related to the care and growth of the germplasm. Assisting with the propagation/grafting and replanting of the existing and expanding germplasm. Assisting with seasonal plant breeding activities (Pollinating of female plants, Pollen source management, parent plant care/maintenance, and planting of seeds from seasonal breeding)

Field grounds(non-planted) and Greenhouse facility maintenance. Cleaning/maintenance of the surrounding grounds of the germplasm fields. Cleaning/maintenance of the greenhouse facility and assisting with monitoring of the greenhouse essential equipment (Fans, cooling pad, and irrigating tools)

This is a Time-Limited Position.

Expected Salary:

$16.76-$19.16 hourly

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:

B.S.  or B.A. with 2-year relevant work experience in fruit crops


Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 



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