approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm – schedule may vary based on needs of the farm.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 07/28/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Maintenance Professional I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: The incumbent will be located at the University of Georgia Grand Farm in Perry, GA. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the position will be responsible for implementing research and demonstration trial protocols provided by the Director of Operations, Grand Farm partners, and CAES faculty. The Farm Manager will oversee the maintenance, repair, and security of the physical plant, farm equipment, fences, grounds, and landscaping. They will supervise and train full-time and part-time employees in the safe operation and use of equipment and pesticides. The Farm Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations to coordinate research and demonstration projects. The Farm Manager will work effectively with a wide variety of people in an effort to create an environment where partners and researchers have the opportunity to conduct successful research. The Farm Manager will keep detailed and accurate records of all farm-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Effective communication and team-building skills
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies, including variable rate irrigation (VRI) and GPS guidance systems
• Strong organization and planning skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• Working knowledge to operate and calibrate tillage, planting, spraying, harvest, and irrigation equipment
• Demonstrated experience working in an industry or academic research facility
• Experience in farm budget management

Physical Demands:

• Lift and climb ladders
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods
• Work in hot, humid conditions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work varied schedules according to the needs of the farm
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? : Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Director, partners, and researchers to plan, coordinate, and execute complex projects including all phases of research and development trials, demonstration areas, and crop production at UGAGF.
• Makes daily work assignments, anticipates job responsibilities, and develops work schedules.
• Supervises filed research personnel (full-time and part-time) involved in all phases of implementing research protocols, including land preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, scouting, spraying, irrigating, harvesting, and storing or disposal of field crops.
• Maintains detailed records, field management log/history file of all activities (tillage operations, irrigation amounts, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.) in acceptable manner and records are available upon request.

Percentage of time: 60

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute in conjunction with the superintendent, other aspects of the research, demonstration and outreach activities at the UGAGF including field days, student tours, VIP tours, extension training, etc.
• Oversees maintenance, repairs, and security of the physical plant, farm equipment, fences, grounds, and landscaping.
• Coordinate and/or order fertilizer, seed, pesticides, fuel, as well as materials, parts and supplies needed to carry out research activities.
• Responsible for ensuring that grounds/facilities at UGAGF are well-maintained and reflect a positive image of a research and education center.
• Supervise and assist in the installation and operation of sprinkler irrigation systems (laterals, pivots, solid sets, etc.)

Percentage of time: 40

approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm – schedule may vary based on needs of the farm.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 07/28/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Maintenance Professional I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: The incumbent will be located at the University of Georgia Grand Farm in Perry, GA. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the position will be responsible for implementing research and demonstration trial protocols provided by the Director of Operations, Grand Farm partners, and CAES faculty. The Farm Manager will oversee the maintenance, repair, and security of the physical plant, farm equipment, fences, grounds, and landscaping. They will supervise and train full-time and part-time employees in the safe operation and use of equipment and pesticides. The Farm Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations to coordinate research and demonstration projects. The Farm Manager will work effectively with a wide variety of people in an effort to create an environment where partners and researchers have the opportunity to conduct successful research. The Farm Manager will keep detailed and accurate records of all farm-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Effective communication and team-building skills
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies, including variable rate irrigation (VRI) and GPS guidance systems
• Strong organization and planning skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• Working knowledge to operate and calibrate tillage, planting, spraying, harvest, and irrigation equipment
• Demonstrated experience working in an industry or academic research facility
• Experience in farm budget management

Physical Demands:

• Lift and climb ladders
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods
• Work in hot, humid conditions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work varied schedules according to the needs of the farm
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? : Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Director, partners, and researchers to plan, coordinate, and execute complex projects including all phases of research and development trials, demonstration areas, and crop production at UGAGF.
• Makes daily work assignments, anticipates job responsibilities, and develops work schedules.
• Supervises filed research personnel (full-time and part-time) involved in all phases of implementing research protocols, including land preparation, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, scouting, spraying, irrigating, harvesting, and storing or disposal of field crops.
• Maintains detailed records, field management log/history file of all activities (tillage operations, irrigation amounts, fertilizer, and pesticide applications, etc.) in acceptable manner and records are available upon request.

Percentage of time: 60

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute in conjunction with the superintendent, other aspects of the research, demonstration and outreach activities at the UGAGF including field days, student tours, VIP tours, extension training, etc.
• Oversees maintenance, repairs, and security of the physical plant, farm equipment, fences, grounds, and landscaping.
• Coordinate and/or order fertilizer, seed, pesticides, fuel, as well as materials, parts and supplies needed to carry out research activities.
• Responsible for ensuring that grounds/facilities at UGAGF are well-maintained and reflect a positive image of a research and education center.
• Supervise and assist in the installation and operation of sprinkler irrigation systems (laterals, pivots, solid sets, etc.)

Percentage of time: 40