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Posting Number: S14218P Working Title: Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (3) Department: CAES-Horticulture Location of Vacancy: Other Middle Georgia Area Posting Type: External Employment Type: Employee Full/Part Time: Full Time About The University Of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience Proposed Starting Date: 10/27/2025 About this position: This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on the needs of the project and funding availability, and satisfactory job performance.
Position Summary
The position provides research support to the stone fruit and pecan research projects at the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut research Lab located at Byron, GA. This role assists in one or more phases of the research projects by performing largely independent farming duties in pecan and peach orchard settings, including operation of farm tractors with attachments, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, harvesting, and equipment repair. Responsibilities include scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, assisting in planning of applications, maintaining irrigation systems, and creating schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training, and planting orchards. Significant experience in operating tractors (50+ horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures is required.
Responsibilities
Mowing, weed eating, herbicide applications, fence repair and installation Maintain equipment used in the field including tractors, mowers, string trimmers, backpack sprayers, sprayers, tillers, and hand tools; inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance or repairs Collect soil samples, apply fertilizers, prepare fields, and assist with planting and cleanup of field experiments Monitor weather conditions, record data, and manage the irrigation system Create schedules to operate equipment for plot turnover, irrigation, spraying and pruning Report field evaluations to the team and assist in planning irrigation, mowing, pests and equipment care
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Basic understanding of biological science, preferably in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Pathology, with experience in farm management or maintenance Experienced in scouting pests and diseases in the field Understanding of horticultural production Documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to fruit and nut production Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) Significant experience operating tractors (50+ horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures including pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting, and heavy equipment repair
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or extensive farming experience Documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture
Physical Demands
Be able to lift 40 pounds, work outside under high heat and humidity Regular walking or bending with some physical exertion
Other Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is there interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care? No Security access: No
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Posting Number: S14218P Working Title: Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (3) Department: CAES-Horticulture Location of Vacancy: Other Middle Georgia Area Posting Type: External Employment Type: Employee Full/Part Time: Full Time About The University Of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience Proposed Starting Date: 10/27/2025 About this position: This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on the needs of the project and funding availability, and satisfactory job performance.
Position Summary
The position provides research support to the stone fruit and pecan research projects at the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut research Lab located at Byron, GA. This role assists in one or more phases of the research projects by performing largely independent farming duties in pecan and peach orchard settings, including operation of farm tractors with attachments, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, harvesting, and equipment repair. Responsibilities include scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, assisting in planning of applications, maintaining irrigation systems, and creating schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training, and planting orchards. Significant experience in operating tractors (50+ horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures is required.
Responsibilities
Mowing, weed eating, herbicide applications, fence repair and installation Maintain equipment used in the field including tractors, mowers, string trimmers, backpack sprayers, sprayers, tillers, and hand tools; inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance or repairs Collect soil samples, apply fertilizers, prepare fields, and assist with planting and cleanup of field experiments Monitor weather conditions, record data, and manage the irrigation system Create schedules to operate equipment for plot turnover, irrigation, spraying and pruning Report field evaluations to the team and assist in planning irrigation, mowing, pests and equipment care
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Basic understanding of biological science, preferably in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Pathology, with experience in farm management or maintenance Experienced in scouting pests and diseases in the field Understanding of horticultural production Documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to fruit and nut production Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) Significant experience operating tractors (50+ horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures including pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting, and heavy equipment repair
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or extensive farming experience Documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture
Physical Demands
Be able to lift 40 pounds, work outside under high heat and humidity Regular walking or bending with some physical exertion
Other Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is there interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care? No Security access: No
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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