Assistant Plot Caretaker: East TN AgResearch & Education Center – UTIA Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Assistant Plot Caretaker:

East TN AgResearch & Education Center – UTIA University of Tennessee Health Science Center – 4.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $18 – $24 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Mid-level High school diploma or GED Math Animal care Power tools Backhoe operation Agriculture 2 years Full Job Description The Assistant Plot Caretaker supports field operations of the Research Center with a focus on planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting crops. This position also supports staff and faculty with the upkeep of Research Center grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position also supports outreach and educational activities including classes and events. Assists facility leadership and researchers with harvesting grains, grass, and other agronomic crops. Operates various pieces of agricultural equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, skid steer loaders, tillage implements, planters, sprayers, hay equipment, rotary mower, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc. Assists in day-to-day activities for the maintenance of grounds and infrastructure of the Research Center Acts as support staff for mowing, spraying, irrigation, fertilization, and upkeep of landscaped areas and areas around/within research plots Assists maintenance staff with carpentry work, painting, road grading, equipment maintenance and other general grounds keeping tasks Other duties as assigned by the

Facility Manager or Director Required Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma Experience:

N/A Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Equipment troubleshooting ability Safe heavy equipment operation skills including tractors, backhoes, and skid steers Experience with power tools. Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions for long periods of time Ability to follow instructions and work both independently as well as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Vocational or Technical Training in

Agriculture Experience:

Relevant crop care experience of 2 years or more

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Math skills for calibration and craft work Knowledge of agricultural production including planting, harvesting, animal care, irrigation, and fertility Work Location Knoxville, TN – Onsite Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR04 Anticipated hiring range: $18-24 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before 04/04/2025. Resume Minimum of 3 references About The College/Department/Division One of ten AgResearch and Education Centers located throughout Tennessee, the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center serves as a field laboratory providing experimental plots, lands, livestock, orchards, equipment, and other types of support for research programs developed by AgResearch scientists. The Center was established on land purchased by the university in 1869. Since that time, six units have been added, increasing the Center’s land to 1,968 acres.