Agricultural Specialist - JPCREC Watkinsville

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M-F with rotational holidays and weekends

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with the day to day work required to maintain a research herd of beef cattle. Responsibilities include assisting with day to day animal husbandry tasks, handling animals in support of research protocols, fence construction and maintenance, haymaking, etc. In addition to these responsibilities, the position also has some measure of responsibility assisting in row-crop production and management.

Strenuous physical labor working with animals, lifting objects greater than 50 lbs. etc., in all weather conditions. Driving.

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Assist Farm Manager with daily duties as they pertain to the maintenance of a beef cattle herd including but not limited to: feeding hay and grain, daily checks of herds, administering regular vaccinations, rotating animals through pastures, administering various treatments as dictated by research needs.

General farm upkeep including but not limited to pasture and fence upkeep, facilities and grounds maintenance. Support row crop research including but not limited to field preparation, planting, and maintenance during growing season and harvest to include soil sampling and forage sampling. Maintain overall appearance of research plot areas. Maintain, service, and repair (including fabrication) agricultural equipment, keep detailed records of such, maintain shop area, and other duties as assigned.

Seasonal work producing stored forage (cutting, raking, baling hay/baleage).

Assisting station personnel with row crops (planting, fertilizing, harvesting).

General computer work/data entry; other duties as assigned.