Farm and Maintenance Assistant

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Maintenance Generalist III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of experience in the field or in a related area Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Job Description:	Provide leadership in maintaining and repairing all NFREC-Marianna pivots and wells used for research and extension. Work with the Beef Unit Farm Manager and the Agronomy Farm Manager to ensure that they are working and well maintained for minimum down-time. Provide leadership for maintaining the main road systems and gravel parking areas around the Beef and Agronomy farms including grading repair and upgrading. Supervise and participate in the maintenance of rolling stock including tractors pickup trucks trailers cars including on-site repair and preventative maintenance. Maintain specialized research and farm equipment (planters harvesters etc.) as well as research facilities (like the forage dryer etc.) including on-site repair and preventative maintenance. Build or fabricate apparatuses for research purposes. Assist the Agronomy Farm Manager with Agronomy farm tasks as needed including tillage operations planting pesticide applications harvesting etc. and as assigned.
Expected Salary:	$24.90 /hr
Required Qualifications:	Florida Class E operator (driver) license Criminal Background Check Required
Preferred:	Demonstrated experience and ability in personnel supervision. Individual must be able to work independently with general not daily supervision. Must have good organizational and managerial skills related to personnel and processes. Must be able to complete projects in a timely manner and be committed to customer service. Must be able to work in a team and communicate (both orally and written) effectively with individuals in the work group.
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. (CT) of the posting end date. This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Classification Title:Maintenance Generalist IIIClassification Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of experience in the field or in a related areaAppropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experien...

Classification Title:	Maintenance Generalist III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of experience in the field or in a related area Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Job Description:	Provide leadership in maintaining and repairing all NFREC-Marianna pivots and wells used for research and extension. Work with the Beef Unit Farm Manager and the Agronomy Farm Manager to ensure that they are working and well maintained for minimum down-time. Provide leadership for maintaining the main road systems and gravel parking areas around the Beef and Agronomy farms including grading repair and upgrading. Supervise and participate in the maintenance of rolling stock including tractors pickup trucks trailers cars including on-site repair and preventative maintenance. Maintain specialized research and farm equipment (planters harvesters etc.) as well as research facilities (like the forage dryer etc.) including on-site repair and preventative maintenance. Build or fabricate apparatuses for research purposes. Assist the Agronomy Farm Manager with Agronomy farm tasks as needed including tillage operations planting pesticide applications harvesting etc. and as assigned.
Expected Salary:	$24.90 /hr
Required Qualifications:	Florida Class E operator (driver) license Criminal Background Check Required
Preferred:	Demonstrated experience and ability in personnel supervision. Individual must be able to work independently with general not daily supervision. Must have good organizational and managerial skills related to personnel and processes. Must be able to complete projects in a timely manner and be committed to customer service. Must be able to work in a team and communicate (both orally and written) effectively with individuals in the work group.
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. (CT) of the posting end date. This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes