Job No: 541791
Work Type: Part Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Agricultural Sciences
Department: 60740000 - AG-EREC-BELLE GLADE
Job Description
Classification Title: OPS- Time Limited
Classification Minimum Requirements: Valid Florida Driver's License
Job Description:
- Assist with greenhouse and field preparation, maintenance, planting, and general crop care
- Safely handle agricultural tools, equipment, and materials
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Assist with crop tagging, labeling, sample collection, harvesting, and record keeping
- Perform controlled hand pollination of corn plants in field and greenhouse environments
- Identify corn plants and reproductive stages ready for pollination
- Collect and apply pollen according to established procedures
- Follow procedures to prevent unwanted cross-pollination or contamination
- Carefully handle pollen, bags, labels, and other pollination materials
- Accurately record pollination crosses, plant information, dates, and other required data
- Assist with other agricultural duties as assigned throughout the growing season
Expected Salary:
$15-$17/hr, based on experience
Required Qualifications:
- Previous agricultural, farm, greenhouse, or crop-production experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate
- Able to perform physical work for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working with plants
- Able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment as required
- Comfortable working outdoors in hot, humid, dusty, or changing weather conditions
- Comfortable working in greenhouses where temperatures and humidity may be high
- Good hand coordination and attention to detail
- Able to follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and established agricultural practices
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and able to work effectively with others
- Willing to work flexible hours based on crop conditions, weather, and pollination schedules
Preferred:
- Previous experience with corn pollination, plant breeding, or agricultural research
- Experience working with corn tassels, silks, pollen, or controlled crosses
- Greenhouse or research-farm experience
- Basic knowledge of crop production and plant care
- Valid driver's license, required for the position
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required: No
Applications Close: 01 November 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541791
Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.