Agriculture Program Assistant
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Job Location:
Fort Valley, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Agriculture Program Assistant.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Agriculture Program Assistant is responsible for providing care to ensure the growth and development of edible tree shrub and vine fruit vegetables and the care of farm animals on the Fort Valley State University Campus. The Agriculture Program Assistant will provide assistance with programming and demonstration site maintenance in relation to animal and plant production to include trainings farm tours and workshops. The employee must be a team player and willing to assist in other areas as needed in the upkeep of Extension facilities tractors vehicles and other equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plant and establish trees shrubs and other plants such as vegetables etc.
- Provide maintenance and care for all established plants and animals on the farm sites.
- Establish and maintain all the necessary fencing required for plant and animal sites.
- Harvest fruits vegetables and maintain animals on the farm.
- Monitor irrigation system on the organic production farm site.
- Assist with the management and marketing of animal and crop production.
- Other assignments as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma.
- Interest in working with plants and animals.
- Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree
- Ability to operate farm equipment including tractors mowers weed eaters trimmers etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Some travel may be required at times within the state of Georgia to prepare establish maintain harvest crops and provide care for animals.
- The candidate will work a minimum of 40 hours per week; some overtime might be required
- The working environment is primarily outdoors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Performs repetitive tasks periodically
- Drives small and medium size tractors
- Trims or prunes fruit trees throughout the growing season
- Transports small and large animals to and from the farm
- Moves farm equipment within and around the farm area
- Standing lifting bending for extended periods of time
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Engineering
- Engineering Practices
- Data Collection
- Irrigation Systems
- Agriculture
- CAD
- GPS
- Water Quality
- Biology
- Nursery
- Emergency maitenance
- Technical Assistance
- Watetr conservation
- Agricultural Equipment
About Company
Located in the heart of Georgia, FVSU combines the personal attention and family feel of a small, private college with the resources and research found at large public universities.
