Agricultural Assistant II

Job no: 541207 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Marion Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 60095000 - AG-EQUINE SCIENCES CENTER Classification Title: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Job Description: The Department of Animal Sciences' Equine Science Center is seeking an Agricultural Assistant II. This individual will be involved in the care of horses and assist with research data collection and other duties as assigned. The employee will perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment and keep accurate records relating to expenditures, inventories, and maintenance logs. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with record keeping on horses, personnel and equipment as needed to meet program needs. Must have basic computer skills to be able to create equipment repair and maintenance records
• Perform maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences and the maintenance of farm equipment and farm vehicles
• Operate equipment used in delivering feed, mowing pastures, spreading manure and producing hay. Operate state vehicle to carry out duties around farm unit.
• Perform or assist with care, feeding and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines
• Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management
• Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement
• Supervise student labor as needed

Normal Work Schedule: Some weekends and evenings required for animal care and production of hay. Requires work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, dust, pollen). This position will be considered an essential personnel position in emergency situations. $19.00 per hour Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Valid driver's license Preferred: Horse-handling experience Herd health experience Ability to manage and create content for social media Ability to keep accurate computerized records Experience operating tractors and mowers Health Assessment Required: Health Assessment Required: Yes This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Florida