Agricultural Technician
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Job no: 532150
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern Shore AREC
Location: Painter, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
The Agricultural Technician supports the Agricultural Farm Manager and the Assistant Farm Manager with daily upkeep of the grounds, buildings, and performs fieldwork at the Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Painter, VA. The Eastern Shore AREC is one of eleven off-campus units within the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This 220-acre center has four resident faculty members, graduate students, post-docs, and technical support staff that conduct research for crops that are important economically to the Eastern Shore of Virginia including fresh market tomato, potato, snap bean, corn, wheat, and soybean, among others. The Agricultural Technician reports administratively to the Agricultural Farm Manager.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must have knowledge regarding agricultural systems, farm or experiment station experience, or education in Agricultural Systems. The candidate should have a working knowledge of farming practices, grounds maintenance, and the ability to work outside in varying types of weather. The candidate must interact respectfully with diverse groups including faculty, graduate students, staff, and stakeholders. Ability to obtain a Category 10 (Demonstration and Research Pest control) commercial pesticide license within six months of hiring is required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
An agricultural degree (AA, BS, or MS) in agronomy, horticulture, landscape maintenance or some other discipline, or extensive experience in these areas. Familiarity with maintenance of precision agriculture equipment, RTK, Autosteer, Commercial Driver License (CDL), and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is preferred.
$40,000 - $46,000; commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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