Clemson University
Agricultural/Animal Associate II
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
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WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson University is one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, attracting students, faculty, and staff who aim to make a difference in the lives of others. Recently named a top 25 public college by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer for five consecutive years, Clemson drives economic development and improves quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. Are you ready?
Job Summary Assists with agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment, helping maintain 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 research field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting, and breakdown of fields at project end. 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 training to farm employees. Acts as a lead by guiding the work of others who perform similar tasks. Performs supervisory duties and other essential duties of the Farm Manager in his absence.
20% Essential:
Assists in coordination with Researchers and the Farm Manager with the establishment, maintenance, and completion of research field plots—including layout, setup, fertilization, and maintenance regimes, harvest, and field breakdown at the end of the project. Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements for farm operations to the Farm Manager and Center Director.
15% Essential:
Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application, and personnel training. Assists the Farm Manager in recording and maintaining field operations, farm, and other maintenance records.
15% Essential:
Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient, and effective methods. Assists the Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or a related field, or work experience directly related to the area of employment (substitutable on a year‑for‑year basis).
Acquire and maintain a South Carolina Pesticide license with Category 10 certification within the first 90 days of onboarding.
Physical Requirements
Stand for prolonged periods – 5%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods – 20%
Walk or move about – 45%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc. – 25%
Ascend or descend stairs/ladder – 5%
Position self to accomplish tasks (stoop, kneel, crawl) – 5%
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself – 10%
Recognize or inspect visually – 10%
Move, transport, raise or lower – 5%
Extend hands or arms in any direction – 10%
Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors – 5%
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision – 70%
Working Conditions
Exposure to heat or cold – 80%
Exposure to dust/fumes – 5%
Wet or humid – 30%
Noise – 10%
Vibration – 10%
Mechanical hazards – 5%
Chemical hazards – 5%
Electrical hazards – 10%
Work Schedule Standard hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation Anticipated salary range: $39,800 – $50,000. Salary depends on experience, knowledge, skills, and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Higher Education
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline January 6, 2026
Military and Veteran Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. South Carolina vouches for veterans, and veteran preference is available for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions. To claim veteran preference, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
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.
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WELCOME TO CLEMSON! Clemson University is one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, attracting students, faculty, and staff who aim to make a difference in the lives of others. Recently named a top 25 public college by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer for five consecutive years, Clemson drives economic development and improves quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. Are you ready?
Job Summary Assists with agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment, helping maintain 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 research field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting, and breakdown of fields at project end. 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 training to farm employees. Acts as a lead by guiding the work of others who perform similar tasks. Performs supervisory duties and other essential duties of the Farm Manager in his absence.
20% Essential:
Assists in coordination with Researchers and the Farm Manager with the establishment, maintenance, and completion of research field plots—including layout, setup, fertilization, and maintenance regimes, harvest, and field breakdown at the end of the project. Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements for farm operations to the Farm Manager and Center Director.
15% Essential:
Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application, and personnel training. Assists the Farm Manager in recording and maintaining field operations, farm, and other maintenance records.
15% Essential:
Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient, and effective methods. Assists the Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or a related field, or work experience directly related to the area of employment (substitutable on a year‑for‑year basis).
Acquire and maintain a South Carolina Pesticide license with Category 10 certification within the first 90 days of onboarding.
Physical Requirements
Stand for prolonged periods – 5%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods – 20%
Walk or move about – 45%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc. – 25%
Ascend or descend stairs/ladder – 5%
Position self to accomplish tasks (stoop, kneel, crawl) – 5%
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself – 10%
Recognize or inspect visually – 10%
Move, transport, raise or lower – 5%
Extend hands or arms in any direction – 10%
Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors – 5%
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision – 70%
Working Conditions
Exposure to heat or cold – 80%
Exposure to dust/fumes – 5%
Wet or humid – 30%
Noise – 10%
Vibration – 10%
Mechanical hazards – 5%
Chemical hazards – 5%
Electrical hazards – 10%
Work Schedule Standard hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation Anticipated salary range: $39,800 – $50,000. Salary depends on experience, knowledge, skills, and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Higher Education
Job Location Clemson, SC
Application Deadline January 6, 2026
Military and Veteran Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. South Carolina vouches for veterans, and veteran preference is available for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions. To claim veteran preference, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
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.
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