The University of Florida IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU) located on Hwy 318 in Citra, FL is hiring an Agricultural Assistant I. This is a full-time position with a full benefits package. Primary responsibility is to assist with faculty field research projects and field maintenance at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit. This includes, but is not limited to, hand labor functions such as tying and staking tomatoes, planting vegetable transplants, sod installation, removing dead leaves in the greenhouse, weed eradication, mowing, and weed eating alleys in research plots, harvesting fruit and vegetables, mowing turf plots, planting ornamental flowers, plastic mulch removal and disposal, support of greenhouse research, and any miscellaneous labor type function associated with an agricultural farm. Secondary responsibility is with irrigation installation and maintenance and research tests. This includes center pivots, micro jets, impact sprinklers, drip irrigation, etc. Also, to perform fertilization activities and maintaining fertilization records. Assist with regular scouting (minimum of 2 times per week) of all research plots for existing and potential production problems and producing scouting reports for Farm Manager. Performs other duties related to research farming as required and assigned by Farm manager. Must have a valid drivers license. Operation of state and farm vehicles in the performance of job duties. To apply online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/531124/agricultural-assistant-i
or at jobs.ufl.edu enter the job no 531124. For more information call 352-591-2678.