"Agriculture Technician (Plant Science Research Center)"

Job Summary

The Plant Science Research Center of Auburn University is seeking candidates for an Agriculture Technician position to perform basic level greenhouse research tasks. The primary purpose of the Plant Science Research Center (PSRC) is to provide greenhouse space and supporting facilities and services to research scientists of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES). The PSRC is dedicated to assisting scientists to meet the challenges that face Alabama agriculture presently and in the future. For more information about the Plant Science Research Center, please visit: https://aaes.auburn.edu/regional-centers/#plant-science

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains greenhouse and grounds environment to include sanitization practices, landscape management, and pest control.
• Assists in soil preparation, planting, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting crops used for research.
• Operates and maintains research and farm equipment such as tractors, lawn care equipment, and trucks.
• Performs minor repairs to buildings, sheds and barns.
• Handles and applies chemical sanitizers and sometimes pesticides.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience relevant to the position.

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience relevant to the position.

*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 and Abilities

• Knowledge of landscape equipment and safety.
• Ability to count and use measuring equipment accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Minimum Technology Skills

Must have basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum License and Certifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience caring for container-grown plants.
• Experience operating forklift, tractors, and other farm equipment.
• Experience building and operating irrigation systems.
• Alabama pesticide applicator's license.

Salary Range:

$31,200 - $40,390

Job Category:

Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds