Assistant Farm Operations Manager
Assistant Farm Operations Manager
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Job Description
Farm operations include: Maintain and perform repairs on vehicles and farm equipment and general building maintenance under supervision of the farm manager. Maintain research center grounds landscaping walkways roads and driveways. Seedbed preparation; planting and harvesting of field crops soil sampling for nutrient analysis apply and record use of fertilizers and/or pesticides to field crops manage and record field and research irrigation; purchase and properly store agricultural chemicals. This position may periodically require transport of equipment by truck and trailer. Identification and prioritization of work tasks and delegation to seasonal workers. Safety Program After 6 months on the job this position will begin to coordinate the farm safety program using existing safety information and established training materials for monthly safety talks. A high level of flexibility in running this program will be granted. Duties will included training of new employees and continuing education of existing employees and students concerning safety and proper operation of equipment. Research Duties: When asked all tasks will be under supervision of the research scientist research associate or graduate student and may include: Research treatment applications Recording field data. Collecting soil and/or plant samples. Harvesting plots. Sample analysis using scientific equipment.
Physical Demands
Must have the ability to maneuver 60 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have the ability to work in cold hot dusty and/or windy conditions. Must have the ability to navigate uneven terrain. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of adverse weather conditions. Must be able to tolerate airborne irritants such as dust pollen and chemicals. Must be able to traverse and maneuver under farm and seed processing equipment. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
