Research Farm Assistant 2

Research Farm Assistant 2 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 3810 W Lakeshore Dr, Suite 111, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 $27,269

• $49,067 a year
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Job Posting Title:

Research Farm Assistant 2

Position Type:

Classified Department:

LSUAG PL1

• Central Research Stations (Christopher Andrew Roider (00002909))

Work Location:

Ben Hur Main Office /

Shop Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description:

114340 RESEARCH

FARM ASSISTANT 2 WS206

$27,269

• $49,067

Creation Date:

06/29/1987

Change Date:

10/01/2022

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment.

LEVEL OF WORK

Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General from higher-level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None, although employees may assist and train lower level personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK

State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities.

JOB DISTINCTIONS

Differs from a Research Farm assistant 1 by the presence of responsibilities which require knowledge of complex farming practices and by requirements for skilled equipment operation to perform complex tasks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE

COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE. EXAMPLES OF WORK

EXAMPLES

BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Operates complex farm machinery/equipment to perform exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, close cultivation, setting up beds, plot harvesting, etc.

Cares for livestock including:

mixing and administering feed, transporting, administering medication, checking health, breeding, and milking cows. Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment. Keeps simple records on feed mix ingredients, consumption, produce mortality, seed, and other farming operations. Learns to lay out research plots. Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc. Performs related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation.

SUBSTITUTIONS

College credit in agricultural courses will substitute for the required experience on the basis of one semester hour for two months of experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Location:

Doyle Chambers Central Research Station, Baton Rouge, LA Minimum Requirements:

One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. For more information and Substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.

Job Duties:

Operates complex farm machinery equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications. (30%) Maintains property and fences. Sprays fence line weeds, upkeeps hard and hotwire fences, repairs damaged gates or fences, builds new enclosures on property, maintains drainage ditches, mows pastures and lawn around shops and buildings. (30%) Makes minor adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATV's and tractors. (20%) Assists with maintenance in shop areas, shade structures and main building. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (10%) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application. No testing required.

Apply online at https:

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LSU Application Deadline:

7/7/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified. The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Skills Needed:

Turfgrass Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

June 24, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 8, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): About the

LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com. The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.