Agricultural Assistant II

University of Florida

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 the 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 for 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.

$17.50 – $18.00 per hour

This is a full time staff position that comes with a full benefits package . If eligible, employees can also receive tuition assistant through the Employee Education Program.

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

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

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 our Veteran’s Preference Page for more specific information.