Position Summary:

• Guides and instructs a group in diverse duties involving the layout and operation of land and experimental equipment pertaining to the research and development of soils and plants.
• Performs any duties of the group.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus three years experience in agriculture involving the use of chemicals, plot preparation, harvesting, handling research data and the use and repair of farm equipment and machinery.
• An equivalent combination of related vocational/technical, junior college, college level courses, and related experience may be substituted for the above experience.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Tractors of various size, roto-tillers, various soil preparation implements, mowers, chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, string trimmers, various spray equipment, leaf blowers, hazelnut harvesting and processing equipment, various power tools and arc welders.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to work in the hot humid conditions of farm fields and greenhouses.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work on a ladder.
• Ability to walk the fields and greenhouses for work and inspection.
• Ability to physically move from field to field via walking and motorized vehicles.

Special Conditions:

• Safe Driving Record.

Posting Number: 26ST1133

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