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Job no:
538270 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:
Marion Categories:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations Department:
60950000 - AG-PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH - ED
Classification Title:
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Job Description
Assist faculty field research projects and field maintenance at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit.
Perform hand labor functions: tying and staking tomatoes, planting vegetable transplants, sod installation, removing dead leaves in the greenhouse, weed eradication, mowing, weed eating alleys in research plots, harvesting fruit and vegetables, mowing turf plots, planting ornamental flowers, plastic mulch removal and disposal.
Support greenhouse research and any miscellaneous labor type function associated with an agricultural farm.
Install and maintain irrigation systems: center pivots, micro jets, impact sprinklers, drip irrigation, etc.
Perform fertilization activities and maintain fertilization records.
Scout all research plots minimum two times per week and produce scouting reports for Farm Manager.
Operate state and farm vehicles in the performance of job duties.
Coordinate with other senior agricultural assistants, agricultural assistants, Farm Manager and research coordinators for land preparation, test layouts, plastic mulch application, crop pest scouting, determination of pest thresholds, spraying for pest control, calibration and maintenance of pesticide applicators, ensuring unit compliance with all applicable pesticide laws, and maintaining records of pesticide use.
Assist land prep, planting, seeding, harvesting and grading of research plots, and plot/right of way maintenance.
Assist with all other programs (Heavy Equipment; FEPP; Event Days; Safety and Training; etc.) managed by unit as needed.
Maintain equipment used in research operations and general upkeep of grounds and buildings in work area.
Forklift certification, Florida pesticide license to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Schedule and Pay Monday - Friday - 8-hour days, 7am to 3:30pm totaling 40 hours a week.
$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
Effective communicator using both written and verbal methods.
Knowledge of when to harvest crops, grading and packing of crops once harvested.
Knowledge of hooking up and operating irrigation systems.
Assisting Field Techs and Grad Students with research tests.
Knowledge of farm implements used in research.
Knowledge and ability to obtain and maintain restricted public pesticide license with Ag Row endorsement.
Knowledge of pesticides and fertilizers and applicators and ability to calibrate application equipment.
Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Detail oriented and capable of establishing/maintaining positive working relationships with others.
Special Instructions to Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Advertised 19 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications Close 04 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Job no:
538270 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:
Marion Categories:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations Department:
60950000 - AG-PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH - ED
Classification Title:
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Job Description
Assist faculty field research projects and field maintenance at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit.
Perform hand labor functions: tying and staking tomatoes, planting vegetable transplants, sod installation, removing dead leaves in the greenhouse, weed eradication, mowing, weed eating alleys in research plots, harvesting fruit and vegetables, mowing turf plots, planting ornamental flowers, plastic mulch removal and disposal.
Support greenhouse research and any miscellaneous labor type function associated with an agricultural farm.
Install and maintain irrigation systems: center pivots, micro jets, impact sprinklers, drip irrigation, etc.
Perform fertilization activities and maintain fertilization records.
Scout all research plots minimum two times per week and produce scouting reports for Farm Manager.
Operate state and farm vehicles in the performance of job duties.
Coordinate with other senior agricultural assistants, agricultural assistants, Farm Manager and research coordinators for land preparation, test layouts, plastic mulch application, crop pest scouting, determination of pest thresholds, spraying for pest control, calibration and maintenance of pesticide applicators, ensuring unit compliance with all applicable pesticide laws, and maintaining records of pesticide use.
Assist land prep, planting, seeding, harvesting and grading of research plots, and plot/right of way maintenance.
Assist with all other programs (Heavy Equipment; FEPP; Event Days; Safety and Training; etc.) managed by unit as needed.
Maintain equipment used in research operations and general upkeep of grounds and buildings in work area.
Forklift certification, Florida pesticide license to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Schedule and Pay Monday - Friday - 8-hour days, 7am to 3:30pm totaling 40 hours a week.
$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
Effective communicator using both written and verbal methods.
Knowledge of when to harvest crops, grading and packing of crops once harvested.
Knowledge of hooking up and operating irrigation systems.
Assisting Field Techs and Grad Students with research tests.
Knowledge of farm implements used in research.
Knowledge and ability to obtain and maintain restricted public pesticide license with Ag Row endorsement.
Knowledge of pesticides and fertilizers and applicators and ability to calibrate application equipment.
Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Detail oriented and capable of establishing/maintaining positive working relationships with others.
Special Instructions to Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Health Assessment Required Yes
Advertised 19 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications Close 04 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr