Agricultural Assistant

Job ID: 5161 Position Vacancy Announcement The Agricultural Assistant position is part of the Industrial Hemp Program, in the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences at Florida A&M University. This position is responsible for performing miscellaneous general farm labor and greenhouse work. Work location: FAMU Research and Extension Center (REC), 4259 Bainbridge Highway, Quincy, FL. Responsibilities • Adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors. All farm work operations must meet the standards and specifications given by the employer. • Use care when performing farm duties to avoid damaging or killing plants. • Carry trays of transplants and plant them individually in the prepared planting bed by bending down. Minimum Qualifications • Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 65 pounds for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. • Adherence to quality standard operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently with a team-based attitude and consideration for safety. • Allergies to industrial hemp, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect the ability to perform the job. • Availability for the entire period requested by the employer is mandatory. The employer reserves the right to discharge an unqualified, malingerer, or recalcitrant worker who is unwilling to perform the necessary work for premium quality product growth. Recommended Competencies • Adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors. All farm work operations must meet the standards and specifications given by the employer. • Use care when performing farm duties to avoid damaging or killing plants. • Carry trays of transplants and plant them individually in the prepared planting bed by bending down. Preferred Qualifications • Requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 65 pounds for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. • Adherence to quality standard operating procedures and the ability to work quickly and consistently with a team-based attitude and consideration for safety. • Allergies to industrial hemp, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect the ability to perform the job. • Availability for the entire period requested by the employer is mandatory. The employer reserves the right to discharge an unqualified, malingerer, or recalcitrant worker who is unwilling to perform the necessary work for premium quality product growth. Anticipated Salary Range Negotiable Licenses and Certifications N/A Pay Plan This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position. Conditions of Employment Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verificatin of education. How To Apply Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Reasonable Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADDA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771. Time Limited Position No job description available