"Agriculture Technician (Crossville, AL)"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4462P

Home Org Name
Sandmountain Research Ext Ctr

Division Name
Agriculture Experiment Station

Position Title
Agriculture Technician (Crossville, AL)

Job Class Code
GB02A/B/C/D

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Sand Mountain Research & Extension Center located in Crossville, Alabama is currently seeking an Agriculture Technician. The individual selected for this position will perform basic level technical research tasks in agronomy, horticulture, livestock care, and farm facility repair maintenance for the center.

The goal of SMREC research is to develop farm management practices that will help the region’s livestock, poultry, row crop and commercial vegetable producers—particularly small-scale farmers—to operate more efficiently, sustainably and profitably.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research; operates and performs minor maintenance and repair on various research and farm equipment such as trucks, tractors, pickers, combines, lawn care equipment, and research equipment.
• Cares for animals which includes feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and others defined criteria.
• Assists in collecting, recording and/or reporting various observations, measurements, or other information for research projects; and constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but is not limited to) houses, barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals, and processing facilities.
• Periodically clean pens, stables, barns, and pits.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Level III : High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
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.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated technical excellence; and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection is required. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license within 6 months of the hire date.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Row crop experience desired.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$31,200 - $43,230

Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Crossville

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
05/16/2025

Closing Date

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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