OPS Field Technician, UFIFAS Tree Fruit Breeding Program

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Gainesville, FL - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 25
Posted on: 19 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors or masters degree in agriculture Horticulture Plant Science or a closely related field.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Available to work full time 8:00 am 5:00 pm with the occasional earlier start (5:006:00 am).
  • Physical ability to work in various weather conditions and perform manual labor as needed.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
  • Physical movement to include kneeling squatting bending lifting and standing.
Job Description:

The Horticultural Science Department UF/IFAS Tree Fruit Breeding Program Gainesville is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented full-time Field Technician to support ongoing research activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating field trials operations and research support primarily focused on avocado as well as other fruit tree species. Monthly travel to trial locations with overnight stays in Central and South Florida will be required.

Successful candidates will maintain regular communication with avocado growers researchers and program personnel. The role involves both field and laboratory tasks in support of fruit tree breeding production and disease management research.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct fieldwork involving propagation planting fertilization pruning irrigation general maintenance harvesting and evaluation of avocado peach citrus and other fruit tree species.
  • Perform data collection at experimental sites and execute related analyses in the greenhouse and laboratory.
  • Monitor plant health and integrated management of pests and diseases.
  • Maintain accurate records of maps inventories materials treatments collected data and activities associated with research trials.
  • Collect and prepare plant soil and fruit samples for laboratory processing.
  • Communicate directly and consistently with avocado growers regarding trial activities sampling and research updates.
Expected Salary:

$20-$25/hour commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or masters degree in agriculture Horticulture Plant Science or a closely related field.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Available to work full time 8:00 am 5:00 pm with the occasional earlier start (5:006:00 am).
  • Physical ability to work in various weather conditions and perform manual labor as needed.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
  • Physical movement to include kneeling squatting bending lifting and standing.
Preferred:
  • Current pesticide application license.

  • Experience with tree health growth yield data collection tools and software.

  • Previous experience with field work research and/or agricultural production.

  • Strong communication skills for interaction with research collaborators local growers and industry partners.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:Yes


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Classification Title:OPS-Spons Prjs Non-ClericalClassification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors or masters degree in agriculture Horticulture Plant Science or a closely related field.Valid drivers license.Available to work full time 8:00 am 5:00 pm with the occasional earlier start (5:006:00 am).Phys...
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