Agriculture Technician (Brewton, AL)

This position is located at the Brewton Research Center in Brewton, Alabama.

The individual selected for this position will perform basic level farm and technical research tasks for the Brewton Agricultural Research Unit.

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Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

* Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment in support of agricultural research
* Assisting in soil preparation, planting, laying out research plots, harvesting row crops
* Application of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals
* Assist in the production of horticulture crops such as vegetables, fruits and nuts
* Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
* Some light construction and building maintenance, and irrigation system repair and maintenance will also be expected when needed.

Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience

Experience and/or knowledge of row crop production and ability to operate farm equipment, loader and/or backhoe is desired.

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