Farm Operations Technician — Orchard & Research
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Science
Research Scientist, Biology, Environmental Science
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S14553P
Working Title
Farm Operations Professional I - Chavez (1)
Department
CAES-Horticulture
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College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
01/05/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
02/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Other Middle Georgia Area
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Position Information
Classification Title
Farm Operations Pro I
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or extensive farming experience.
- The ideal candidate will have documented and verifiable agricultural experience, preferably related to horticulture.
This position directs the day-to-day management of farm operations, encompassing planting, irrigation, and harvesting to provide essential research support for the stone fruit and pecan research projects at the USDA-ARS Fruit and Tree Nut research Lab located at Byron, GA. The incumbent will manage the various phases of the research projects by performing largely independent farming duties within pecan and peach orchard settings.
Key technical duties include the operation of farm tractors (greater than or equal to 50 horsepower) with associated implements/attachments and other heavy equipment, pesticide sprayer calibration and application, mowing, planting, and harvesting, and equipment repair. The role involves coordination and collaboration with faculty and project leaders on the design and implementation of field experiments. This position will modify and execute field experiments to maintain the uniform conditions of the research study.
Specific technical management tasks involve scouting orchards for disease and pest issues, monitoring plant and soil nutrient levels, managing…
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