Job No: 541207
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Marion
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 60095000 - AG-EQUINE SCIENCES CENTER
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: The Department of Animal Sciences' Equine Science Center is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II. This individual will be involved in the care of horses and 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:
- 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 maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences and the maintenance of farm equipment and farm vehicles
- Operate equipment used in delivering feed, mowing pastures, spreading manure and producing hay. Operate state vehicle to carry out duties around farm unit.
- Perform or assist with care, feeding and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines
- Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management
- Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement
- Supervise student labor as needed
Normal Work Schedule: 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 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: $19.00 per hour
Required Qualifications: 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's license
Preferred: Horse-handling experience; Herd health experience; Ability to manage and create content for social media; Ability to keep accurate computerized records; Experience operating tractors and mowers
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 our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Applications Close: 07 October 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541207
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.