Agricultural Specialist and Manager

Job Description

This position supports research, teaching, and extension programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences by supervising and performing precision field tasks and experimental plot activities; as well as, operates sophisticated agricultural equipment with a very proficient level of skill.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; and/or equivalent years of training and experience;
• Experience in the operation and repair of agricultural tractors and machinery;
• Experience in a variety of welding (electric/arc, MIG, oxyacetylene cutting, etc.);
• Experience in some phase of agricultural or livestock production, equipment operation and repair;
• Ability to operate large, complex, agricultural and research equipment;
• To successfully follow and implement written experimental and crop production field plans;
• To comprehend and carry out complex instructions;
• To read, understand, and adjust computerized tractor and equipment settings;
• To calibrate sprayers, adjust planting, and harvesting equipment precisely;
• To maintain accurate records and follow data collection procedures;
• To read and understand service, parts, and operator manuals;
• To operate gas and electric welders, perform plumbing and carpentry tasks, and perform a wide variety of equipment repairs;
• Ability to work with livestock units such as feeding livestock, herd health, working livestock and transporting livestock;
• Must have a valid CDL with any required endorsements within six (6) months of employment;
• Familiarity with the navigation of basic Microsoft Office programs;
• certification for Artificial Insemination Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid CDL with any required endorsements;
• Use of tools, and trade skills in the following: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and masonry;
• Experience in building and maintaining permanent farm fences;
• Experience in installing and maintaining water lines.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

05/24/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.