Agricultural Assistant I Position Available In Jackson, Florida

$16.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $18.33 – $29.40 Per hour Agricultural Assistant I
University of Florida

Occupation:

Farm and Home Management Educators

Location:

Marianna, FL – 32446
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12480585

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/10/2025

Updated:

4/10/2025

Expires:

4/21/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. 60 40 Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Agricultural Assistant I Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date which is April 21, 2025 A minimum of 5 years of experience with the use of cattle feeding equipment such as skid steer, farm tractors, and feed wagons. The ability to work independently and to be proficient in the use of welding equipment to repair cattle pens and feeding structures, pipes, etc. In order to be considered, you must upload resume and list of references. This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran’s Preference Page for more specific information. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) April 21, 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Incumbent practices and fosters team spirit and positive, productive working relations with colleagues at NFREC. Assist with coordinating and implementing daily care of animals in the Florida Bull Test and in other research projects conducted at the Feed Efficiency Facility and Beef Unit. This includes monitoring feed, health care, and weighing as directed by supervisor and faculty. This will require work after hours and on weekends. Operate farm machinery (tractor, skid steer, mowers, feed wagons, baler, rake, plough, disc, etc.) to assist with harvesting stored forage and feeding cattle. This will require work after hours and on weekends. Driving is required for this role.
Assist with care and implementing experiments of cattle in the feed efficiency facility. This includes, herd health, weighing, feeding, etc. This will require work after hours and on weekends. Assist with coordinating and implementing daily care of cow herd. This includes herd health, weighing, feeding, grazing, breeding, etc. Maintains cattle records and research data. Records will be maintained on computer and updated as needed. Under supervision of supervisor, assist with daily pasture management: this includes planting, mowing, spraying, fertilization, haying, and grazing. This will require work after hours and on weekends.
Assist as needed with ongoing projects and experiments at NFREC-Marianna and other NFREC units.
Assist with field days, tours, demonstrations, and the Florida Bull Test sale. This will require work after hours and weekends. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.