Temporary Field​/Research Assistant

Position Summary

Individual will provide field assistance including land prep, setting up irrigation, and other day to day chores. Individual will assist with repairs on irrigation, farm machinery, and buildings located at the Blackshank Farm. Individual will be required to mow grass and pick up trash for all areas needed to maintain farm appearance. Individual will assist with a variety of projects as needed by Plant Path faculty and staff to manage field trials.

Individual will also help with computer data and other computer programs.

• Maintaining farm appearance – mowing, weed control, picking up trash (30%)
• Assist with farm duties – land prep, irrigation set up, collect soil samples, assist with different trial projects as needed (30%)
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on irrigation, farm machinery, buildings, & farm vehicles (20%)
• Assist in cleaning farm office, farm shop floors, bathrooms, etc. (15%)
• Assist with all computer operations – data entry, word documents, inventory (5%)

High School Diploma is preferred;
Driver’s license required.

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for long periods of time.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).