60790000 – AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Florida is hiring an Agricultural Assistant II for AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD in Homestead, Florida. The job involves plant material production, arthropod colony care, and maintenance duties. The expected salary is $18.00 an hour. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in plant caring and insect trapping, as well as fluency in Spanish or Portuguese. Applicants must be current UF employees and submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline. A health assessment is required for this full-time limited position.
Job Description
60790000 – AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD
University of Florida, United States
about 3 hours ago
Location:
Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline:
05 May 2025
Classification Title:
Agricultural Assistant II
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
Plant Material Production Propagate, prune, and harvest plant material to support insect and mite colonies
Ensure plant quality and age meet the standards required for arthropod colony health
Select and source appropriate plant material to support research needs
Participate in field operations, including the use of state and utility vehicles
Arthropod Colony Care & Monitoring Feed, water, and maintain healthy environments for insect and mite colonies
Monitor colony health and implement isolation, quarantine, or treatment as needed
Maintain detailed records on colony performance and health metrics
Assist with arthropod monitoring in tropical fruit groves
Install, service, and retrieve insect trapping devices
Collect and prepare field samples for laboratory analysis
Maintenance Duties Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and repair of greenhouses, insectary rooms, and lab equipment
Conduct routine upkeep of irrigation systems and field trapping equipment
Expected Salary:
$18.00 an hour
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:
Individuals with experience in plant caring and insect trapping and rearing. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese to communicate with local growers who do not speak English.
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
This position is a full-time limited position located in Homestead, Florida, open to current UF employees only.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
