Agricultural Assistant II

JOB NO:

539305

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION

Suwannee

CATEGORIES

Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations

DEPARTMENT

60777000 - AG-LIVE

OAK UNIT CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Agricultural Assistant

II CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A 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

The incumbent will perform tasks as assigned to conduct field demonstrations including equipment preparation and maintenance, sampling, harvesting, and grading. Must be able to perform safe and efficient operation of farm machinery and equipment. The incumbent will implement vital research and extension programs. Tasks include escorting and assisting in transporting over size equipment to and from on-farm demonstration sites. The incumbent must be able to operate a tractor trailer in the absence of other certified staff. These tasks will require training and license to perform these duties. Scheduling crop services with farmer cooperators and fulfilling the needs of research and extension projects. The incumbent will perform basic equipment repair and modification. Tasks include servicing equipment, welding repairs/fabrication, and light carpentry work. The incumbent will perform repairs and maintenance and fertigation, applications. Other duties as required to support the overall mission of NFREC -Suwannee Valley.

EXPECTED SALARY

$18.30 /hr

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Florida driver's license. Class A CDL and truck transport escort certification will be required within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED

The ability to operate all forms of farm machinery (tractors, backhoes, combines, etc.) Experience with field preparation, planting, crop maintenance, collecting samples, harvesting and other crop production related activities. Experience with irrigation equipment operations and repair (pivot/drip). The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

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. 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. Class A CDL license and truck transport escort certification will be required within 6 months of hire. This is a time-limited position.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

ADVERTISED

31 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

14 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time