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The University of Georgia

Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (3)

The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Overview

Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (3) role at The University of Georgia. This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on project needs, funding, and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities Mowing, weed eating, herbicide applications, fence repair and installation

Maintain equipment used in the field including tractors, mowers, string trimmers, backpack sprayers, motorized or battery-operated sprayers, tillers and hand tools

Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and coordinate maintenance or repairs

Collect soil samples, apply fertilizers, prepare fields, plant and clean up field experiments; execute seeding plans for upcoming season

Monitor weather conditions, record data and manage the irrigation system

Keep records of trees and planting blocks; create schedules to operate equipment for plot turnover, irrigation, spraying and pruning

Report field evaluations to the team to plan irrigation, mowing, pest control, and equipment care; maintain flexible scheduling as workload requires

Qualifications Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred: Technical knowledge in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or related field; documented agricultural experience in fruit and nut production

Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Significant experience operating tractors (50+ horsepower) and performing farm management procedures including pesticide applications, mowing, planting, harvesting, and heavy equipment repair

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of biological sciences related to agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or plant pathology; experience in farm management or maintenance

Experience scouting pests and diseases in the field

Understanding of horticultural production

Ability to document and verify agricultural experience, preferably in fruit and nut production

Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; work outside in heat and humidity

Regular walking or bending with varying durations and occasional agility or dexterity needs

Employment Details Classification Title: Agricultural Technician II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Dario Chavez Email: dchavez@uga.edu

Application Materials Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

EEO and Background

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Background checks and a pre-employment drug test may be required where applicable. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

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