Agriculture Technician (EVSRC Beef Unit)

at  Auburn University

JOB SUMMARY

The Agriculture Experiment Station is seeking applicants for an Agriculture Technician. The individual selected for this position will perform basic level farm and technical research tasks related to beef cattle at the E. V. Smith Research Center located in Shorter, AL.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in farming practices .
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in farming practices.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in farming practices.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

KNOWLEDGE OF FARM EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY.

Ability to count and use measuring equipment accurately.

EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS; DEMONSTRATED TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE; AND THE ABILITY TO WORK BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT.

Must be willing to work in inclement weather in all seasons and occasionally after hours and on holidays and weekends.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

CDL and experience working with cattle.
Posting Detail Information

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• General farm and cattle duties.
• Performing day-to-day animal husbandry tasks such as providing food and water.
• Cleaning animal enclosures and facilities.
• Assisting with breeding procedures, and maintaining proper research data.
• Observing animals, as well as identifying and reporting concerns about their health status or well being.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fences.
• Operating equipment such as tractors, feed mixers, fence sprayers, etc.

Duties are often required to be performed in inclement weather in all seasons and occasionally on holidays and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications