Agricultural Assistant I - UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program

Agricultural Assistant I - UF/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program Job no: 540006 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Marion Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations Department: 60230000 - AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES Classification Title: Agricultural Assistant I Classification Minimum Requirements: None. Job Description This position is 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). Responsibilities 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 with 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 with the monitoring of pest and disease presence in the UFBBP Germplasm collection. Assist with maintenance of miscellaneous equipment used in caring for the UFBBP Germplasm. Monitor field and greenhouse essential equipment (fans, cooling pad, and irrigating tools). Perform other duties as assigned. Salary $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Qualifications Required: None. Preferred: Experience in agriculture or related field preferred but not required. Health assessment required: Yes. Eligible for Veteran's preference. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgHires