Overview of the Position: To perform the technical functions and maintenance duties necessary for the operation of the schools land and animal enterprises associated facilities and equipment and to support the Agricultural Education Program and staff in the implementation of programs at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. All other related work as Functions:Works under the supervision of the Lead Agricultural Tech Facilities Director and in cooperation with the Ag Cluster staff to insure implementation of Agriculture Department and School for monitoring and collecting data as needed for educational for the production and proper storage of crops related to the need for livestock for assisting the Ag Cluster staff in the care and maintenance of all plant material field crops and greenhouse production. Responsible for conducting routine maintenance and to arrange for repair of associated vehicles and for routine maintenance and repair of farm structures buildings and grounds fencing and greenhouse for ongoing composting operations including processing screening handling customer orders and of student employees and solving issues needed for the successful operation of the school farm and enterprises and budgetary constraints established for the successful fiscal operation of the various duties requiring substantial initiative and judgement in operating the farm caring for its livestock and maintaining farm related for the day-to-day needs of the farm operations either directly or by assignment of duties throughout the year as directed by the Lead Agricultural Tech Facilities Director and in cooperation with the Agriculture cluster to assist with the training of relevant employees supporting the instruction of students and providing demonstrations under the direction of the Lead Agricultural Tech staff and through coordination with the Facilities Director and Vocational for meeting with and reporting to the Lead Agricultural Tech and Facilities Director the status of various projects programs and Functions:Carries out required procedures for the maintenance of the farm enterprises and in alignment with the policies of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school hours assigns duties and reviews work performance of student employees engaged in the various farm operations. Submits progress reports to the Facilities at the direction of the Lead Agricultural Tech Facilities Director and in cooperation with the Ag Cluster staff to coordinate the tasks and experiences set for the students educational needs as approved by the other duties as Environment: Work is performed under farm conditions which can include heat cold dusty slippery and uneven computers tractors hanging equipment manure handling equipment dump truck and in a multi-staffed fast paced work setting prioritize and re-prioritize when directed or necessary. Makes frequent contacts with the public and other city departments. Communication is by means of telephone and personal discussion as well as correspondence and contacts with other access to some school-related confidential information including personal information about could result in high costly legal ramifications confusion and delay of service.
Required Experience:
IC
Agricultural Technician
