Agricultural Assistant I

The incumbent will assist in basic equipment maintenance, repair, and modification for field equipment. Tasks will include servicing equipment, welding repairs and fabrication.

The incumbent will assist as a member of the farm crew in helping with tasks in support of Center project areas as needed, including field vegetables and agronomic crops; greenhouse crops; and fruit, and nut orchard crops.

The incumbent will assist in supporting field days, workshops, and other programmatic events within the scope of the mission at NFREC – Suwannee Valley and the region the Center serves.

• The ability to operate farm machinery (tractors, backhoes, combines, etc.).
• Experience with irrigation equipment operation and repair (pivot/drip).
• The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others.
• Two years of experience.