Farm Supervisor

Job no: 540920 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Hillsborough Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations Department: 60752000 - AG-GCREC-FIELD OPERATIONS Operations Leads land preparation including disking, harrowing, levelling and set up of fields using GPS systems. Field set up including fumigation, laying plastic mulch, installation of irrigation equipment. Season-end crop termination, removal of plastic mulch, twine and planting cover crops Crop Production Ensures calibration and maintenance of spray equipment. Supervise farm crews during crop maintenance operations and ensure they are trained to fulfill tasks. Oversight of crop production including pest control, fertilizer application, irrigation, and crop maintenance. Assists with the coordination with labs to ensure the successful harvest of research crops Maintenance and Record Keeping Implements maintenance programs for farm and irrigation equipment Provide guidance on routine repair and maintenance of the irrigation systems. Coordinate all cleaning of equipment and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions. Responsible for cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of all work and storage areas. Consult with research staff in planning crop production and research activities. Maintains Center records and reports regarding farm conditions, machinery, and other operational issues. Supervision and Teaching Conducts hiring, training and supervision of OPS and new Ag Assistant I and II members of the farm crew. Trains interns on the basics of tractor safety, operation, and calibration of spray equipment Provides support for field days and farm tours. Other duties as assigned (such as assist with center events, on call for center emergencies, at all hours). $50K commensurate with experience and education Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working on an agricultural operation, including supervision of others. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 5-7 years experience working on an IFAS REC center agricultural field. This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will email you new jobs that match this search. #J-18808-Ljbffr