Agricultural Assistant II

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　　Work type: Staff Full-Time

　　Location: Marion

　　Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations

　　Department: 60095000 - AG-EQUINE SCIENCES CENTER

　　Classification Title:

　　Agricultural Assistant II

　　Job Description:

　　This Agricultural Assistant II position is based at the UF Equine Science Center. This individual will be involved in the care of horses and assist with research data collection and other duties as assigned. The employee will perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment and keep accurate records relating to expenditures, inventories, and maintenance logs.

　　Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

　　Perform or assist with feeding, herd health and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines

　　Maintain records on herd health, horse registration and program nominations of horses. Assist with management of program’s social media, create advertisements for program and sale horses. Assist with marketing and organization of annual sale. Must have computer skills to create advertisements and manage horse records.

　　Operate equipment, including a state vehicle, used delivering feed, mowing pastures, applying fertilizers and pesticides and producing hay

　　Perform maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences

　　Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management

　　Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement

　　Supervise student labor as needed

　　Normal Work Schedule:

　　7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (40 hrs per week)

　　Some weekends and evenings required for animal care and production of hay.

　　Requires work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, dust, pollen).

　　This position will be considered an essential personnel position in emergency situations.

　　Expected Salary:

　　$17.50 - $18.00 per hour

　　This is a full time staff position that comes with afull benefits package (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/my-benefits/explore/eligibility/teams-usps/) . If eligible, employees can also receive tuition assistant through the Employee Education Program (https://learn-and-grow.hr.ufl.edu/education-programs/employee-education-program/#::text=The%20Employee%20Education%20Program%2C%20or,hours%20of%20instruction%20per%20semester) .

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

　　Valid driver's license

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Have horse-handling experience

　　Have herd health experience

　　Ability to manage and create content for social media

　　Ability to keep accurate computerized records

　　Experience operating tractors and mowers

　　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.

　　Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.

　　This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.

　　Health Assessment Required:Yes; must be able to lift 60 lbs

　　Advertised: 24 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: 04 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time