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Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (1). Department: CAES-Horticulture. Location: Other Middle Georgia Area. This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on the needs of the project as well as available funding and satisfactory job performance and progress. 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 position 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 associated implements/attachments and other heavy equipment, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, harvest, and equipment repair. Responsibilities include scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, and assisting in planning of applications; maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems; creating schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training and planting orchards; significant experience in operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower), and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. 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. Conduct soil sampling, irrigation management, planting and field cleanup for field experiments; execute seeding plans for the upcoming season. Monitor weather conditions, record data and manage the irrigation system; keep records of trees and planting blocks. Create schedules to operate equipment to prepare for plot turnover, irrigation, spraying and pruning. Report field evaluations to the team in planning irrigation, mowing, pests and equipment care; capable of working a flexible schedule as workload requires. Provide support for planning and execution of field activities and assist with equipment care and maintenance. 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. The ideal candidate will have documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture. Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license (or able to obtain within 90 days). Significant experience in operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Basic understanding of biological science preferably in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Pathology, and/or experience in farm management or maintenance. Experience in scouting pests and diseases in field. Understanding of horticultural production. Documented and verifiable agricultural experiences, preferably related to fruit and nut production. Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days. Experience operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures including pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. Physical Demands
Be able to lift 40 pounds, work outside in high heat and humidity. Regular walking or bending; other physical exertion as required by field work. Driving to perform job-related tasks. Additional 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: No Does this position have security access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, or access to chemicals and medications): No Credit and Background:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For details, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Details are available at the UGA Background Check website. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Dario Chavez Recruitment Contact Email: dchavez@uga.edu EEO Policy Statement: 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). USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. For more details, see the USG policy manual online.
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Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (1). Department: CAES-Horticulture. Location: Other Middle Georgia Area. This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08/31/2026 based on the needs of the project as well as available funding and satisfactory job performance and progress. 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 position 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 associated implements/attachments and other heavy equipment, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, harvest, and equipment repair. Responsibilities include scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, and assisting in planning of applications; maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems; creating schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training and planting orchards; significant experience in operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower), and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. 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. Conduct soil sampling, irrigation management, planting and field cleanup for field experiments; execute seeding plans for the upcoming season. Monitor weather conditions, record data and manage the irrigation system; keep records of trees and planting blocks. Create schedules to operate equipment to prepare for plot turnover, irrigation, spraying and pruning. Report field evaluations to the team in planning irrigation, mowing, pests and equipment care; capable of working a flexible schedule as workload requires. Provide support for planning and execution of field activities and assist with equipment care and maintenance. 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. The ideal candidate will have documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture. Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license (or able to obtain within 90 days). Significant experience in operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Basic understanding of biological science preferably in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Pathology, and/or experience in farm management or maintenance. Experience in scouting pests and diseases in field. Understanding of horticultural production. Documented and verifiable agricultural experiences, preferably related to fruit and nut production. Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days. Experience operating tractors (/>= 50 horsepower) and implementing farm management procedures including pesticide sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair. Physical Demands
Be able to lift 40 pounds, work outside in high heat and humidity. Regular walking or bending; other physical exertion as required by field work. Driving to perform job-related tasks. Additional 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: No Does this position have security access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, or access to chemicals and medications): No Credit and Background:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For details, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Details are available at the UGA Background Check website. Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Dario Chavez Recruitment Contact Email: dchavez@uga.edu EEO Policy Statement: 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). USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. For more details, see the USG policy manual online.
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