Agricultural Assistant I - UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program

Agricultural Assistant I

This is an Agricultural Assistant I position based in Citra, FL, within the Blueberry Breeding Program (UFBBP) of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Duties include:

• Fieldwork involving the maintenance of the germplasm collection of the UF Blueberry Breeding program.
• Assist with planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and other activities critical to the growth and maintenance of the germplasm collection plants.
• Weed maintenance of the germplasm collection at the Citra greenhouse facilities and research farm location.
• Assist the Field Agricultural Scientist with the maintenance/repair of the irrigation infrastructure of the UFBBP plant plots.
• Routine monitoring of the field and greenhouse environmental controls and water supply.
• Maintain the field hygiene in accordance with the segregated waste streams dictated by the PSF and PSERU.
• Assist the Agricultural Scientist with the monitoring of the pest and disease presence in the UFBBP Germplasm collection.
• Assist the Agricultural Scientist with maintenance of miscellaneous equipment used in caring for the UFBBP Germplasm.
• Monitor of the field and greenhouse essential equipment (Fans, cooling pad, and irrigating tools).
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications: None.

Preferred: Experience in Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time-limited position. 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. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes