Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (1)

Posting Number : S14216P

Working Title :

Assistant Farm Manager - Chavez (1)

Department : CAES-Horticulture

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Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Monday – Friday; 8-5 pm

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

10 / 27 / 2025

Location of Vacancy :

Other Middle Georgia Area

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Classification Title :

Agricultural Technician II

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or extensive farming experience.
• The ideal candidate will have documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture.

Position Summary :

The position provides research support to the stone fruit and pecan research projects at the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut research Lab located at Byron, GA. This position assists in one or more phases of the research projects by performing largely independent various farming duties in pecan and peach orchard settings including operation of farm tractors with associated implements / attachments and other heavy equipment, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, and harvesting, as well as equipment repair. Responsibilities include scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels and assisting in planning of applications, assisting in pesticide planning; maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems; creating schedules for planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, training and planting orchards; significant experience in operating tractors (>

/ = 50 horsepower), and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticides sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair.

This is a grant-funded position with continued employment beyond 08 / 31 / 2026 based on the needs of the project as well as available funding and satisfactory job performance and progress.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

/ = 50 horsepower), and implementing farm management procedures such as pesticides sprays, mowing, planting, harvesting and heavy equipment repair.

Physical Demands :

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? :

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

No

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Percentage of time : 50

Contact Details :

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Dario Chavez

Recruitment Contact Email :

dchavez@uga.edu