Agriculture Technician

Agriculture Technician

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Farming and Agriculture

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. - USD $44,530.00/Yr.

Locations: Fairhope, Alabama

Categories: Agriculture & Forestry

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: AES Rsch Ctr Director

Associated Division: Agriculture Experiment Station

Req ID: 8705

Overview

The Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope, Alabama is seeking candidates for Agriculture Technician positions to perform basic level farm and technical research tasks in support of ongoing research activities. With its location one mile east of Mobile Bay and 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Fairhope enjoys a climate that's ideal for a highly diversified research program, and the GCREC takes full advantage of that. The long growing seasons and mostly mild winters allow for research on all of Alabama's major row crops as well as on turfgrass, vegetable and fruit crops, pecans, beef cattle and forage. The GCREC's top goal is to help southwest Alabama producers maximize their income.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment in support of agricultural research.
• Assisting in soil preparation, planting, laying out research plots, harvesting row crops.
• Application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals.
• Assist in the production of horticulture crops such as vegetables, fruits and nuts; occasional handling of livestock.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Some light construction, building maintenance, and irrigation system repair and maintenance will also be expected when needed.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in farming practices.

Level III:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in farming practices.

Level IV:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in farming practices.

A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing