Inside Higher Ed
Agricultural/Animal Associate II
Inside Higher Ed, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
Overview
Location: Charleston, SC Application Deadline: November 3, 2025 Clemson University is an employer that values research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects. The university is recognized as a top public college and a top employer in the region. This role supports agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment and assisting with facilities related to agricultural research.
Job Summary
Assists with agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment. Assists with maintenance of buildings, grounds and other infrastructure used for agricultural research. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties 30% - Essential: Operates and coordinates farm vehicles and equipment used in field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting and breakdown at the end of the project. Operates hand, power and shop tools for maintenance of farm equipment and general ground maintenance. Performs annual, emergency and needed maintenance for farm equipment including farm vehicles.
20% - Essential: Assists the Farm Manager in selecting summer, temporary and other farm staff. Provides training to new employees on tasks and maintenance. Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others and performs supervisory duties in the Farm Manager\'s absence.
20% - Essential: Assists in coordination with Researchers team and Farm Manager with establishment, maintenance and completion of research field plots (layout, setup, fertilization and maintenance regimes, harvest and field breakdown). Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements to Farm Manager and Center Director.
15% - Essential: Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application and personnel training. Assists in recording and maintaining field operations and maintenance records.
15% - Essential: Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient methods. Assists Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture or a related field, with related work experience; work experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Have or acquire (within 90 days of onboarding) and maintain a South Carolina Pesticide license with Category 10 certification.
Responsibilities JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Acts as Lead: Guides the work of others who perform similar tasks.
Budgetary Responsibilities
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department\'s budget.
Physical Requirements 5% Stand for prolonged periods
20% Sit (stationary) for prolonged periods
45% Walk or move about
25% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery
5% Ascend or descend (stairs, ladder)
5% Position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl)
10% Communicate, give direction
10% Recognize or inspect visually
5% Move, transport, raise or lower
10% Extends hands or arms in any direction
5% Use taste or smell to detect odors
70% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Working Conditions 80% Exposure to heat or cold
5% Exposure to dust/fumes
30% Wet or humid
10% Noise
10% Vibration
5% Mechanical hazards
5% Chemical hazards
10% Electrical hazards
Work Schedule
Standard Hours: 37.5
Compensation Information Anticipated Salary Range: $39,800 - $50,000
Salary is dependent on factors including experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson\'s compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level
Normal Operations – Required to follow emergency facility closure directives and not normally expected to work on-site during emergencies.
Job Location
Charleston, SC
Veteran and Military Support MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military certifications that relate to job duties.
Veteran Preference: Veterans may receive preference if they meet minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions, and submit DD-214 for confidential review. To claim, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission.
Closing Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit the Clemson jobs site.
Note: This description reflects the original job information and is intended for formatting and clarity improvements.
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Location: Charleston, SC Application Deadline: November 3, 2025 Clemson University is an employer that values research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects. The university is recognized as a top public college and a top employer in the region. This role supports agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment and assisting with facilities related to agricultural research.
Job Summary
Assists with agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment. Assists with maintenance of buildings, grounds and other infrastructure used for agricultural research. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties 30% - Essential: Operates and coordinates farm vehicles and equipment used in field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting and breakdown at the end of the project. Operates hand, power and shop tools for maintenance of farm equipment and general ground maintenance. Performs annual, emergency and needed maintenance for farm equipment including farm vehicles.
20% - Essential: Assists the Farm Manager in selecting summer, temporary and other farm staff. Provides training to new employees on tasks and maintenance. Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others and performs supervisory duties in the Farm Manager\'s absence.
20% - Essential: Assists in coordination with Researchers team and Farm Manager with establishment, maintenance and completion of research field plots (layout, setup, fertilization and maintenance regimes, harvest and field breakdown). Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements to Farm Manager and Center Director.
15% - Essential: Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application and personnel training. Assists in recording and maintaining field operations and maintenance records.
15% - Essential: Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient methods. Assists Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture or a related field, with related work experience; work experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Have or acquire (within 90 days of onboarding) and maintain a South Carolina Pesticide license with Category 10 certification.
Responsibilities JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Acts as Lead: Guides the work of others who perform similar tasks.
Budgetary Responsibilities
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department\'s budget.
Physical Requirements 5% Stand for prolonged periods
20% Sit (stationary) for prolonged periods
45% Walk or move about
25% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery
5% Ascend or descend (stairs, ladder)
5% Position self to accomplish task (stoop, kneel, crawl)
10% Communicate, give direction
10% Recognize or inspect visually
5% Move, transport, raise or lower
10% Extends hands or arms in any direction
5% Use taste or smell to detect odors
70% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Working Conditions 80% Exposure to heat or cold
5% Exposure to dust/fumes
30% Wet or humid
10% Noise
10% Vibration
5% Mechanical hazards
5% Chemical hazards
10% Electrical hazards
Work Schedule
Standard Hours: 37.5
Compensation Information Anticipated Salary Range: $39,800 - $50,000
Salary is dependent on factors including experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson\'s compensation guidelines.
Essential Personnel Level
Normal Operations – Required to follow emergency facility closure directives and not normally expected to work on-site during emergencies.
Job Location
Charleston, SC
Veteran and Military Support MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University allows educational equivalency for military certifications that relate to job duties.
Veteran Preference: Veterans may receive preference if they meet minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions, and submit DD-214 for confidential review. To claim, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission.
Closing Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit the Clemson jobs site.
Note: This description reflects the original job information and is intended for formatting and clarity improvements.
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