Research Farm Asst

Position: Research Farm Asst 1
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Job posting title:

Research farm asst 1

Position type:

Classified

Department:

Lsuag pl4 - northeast region (melissa d cater ))

Work location:

Northeast office building

Pay grade:

Classified technician and skilled trades

Job description:

114320

Research farm assistant 1

Ws204 $ 23,816 - $42,869

Creation date: 06/29/1987

Change date: 04/10/2014

Function of work:

To provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment.

Level of work:

Entry

Supervision received:

Close from higher level personnel.

Supervision exercised:

None.

Job distinctions:

Differs from laborer--farming by requirements for performing semi-skilled farming tasks and dealing with experimental crops and animals.

Differs from research farm assistant 2 by lack of skill in equipment operation and lack of knowledge of complex farming practices.

Core competencies:

Core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the scs competency model can be found here.

Examples of work:

Examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included.

Cares for livestock including: feeding, assisting with breeding and administering medication, routine milking of cows, and checking for security of animals.

Operates, cleans, and makes simple adjustments to equipment.

Operates tractors and other equipment to disk, prepare land, cultivate; learns to use equipment to plant, fertilize, irrigate, apply chemicals, and harvest crops.

Cares for plants and trees, from specific instructions by hand or using farming equipment.

Mixes and sterilizes soil and pots, germinates and transplants seed, assists with pollination; collects and labels seed.

Learns to keep simple records on feed mix, consumption, produce, mortality, etc.

Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.

Performs related tasks as assigned.

Qualification requirements:

Minimum qualifications:

No experience or training is required.

Additional job description:

Competencies:

None

Special instructions:

Location:

northeast research station, st. Joseph, la and macon ridge research station, winnsboro, la.

Minimum requirements:

no experience or training is required. For more information and substitutions contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or the agcenter hrm office.

Job duties:

maintains grounds and other places around the northeast, macon ridge, and sweet potato research stations. Uses mowers and other farm implements. (90%) other duties as assigned. (10%)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.

No testing required.

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Final date to receive applications: 7/28/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The lsu agricultural center is a statewide campus of the lsu system and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Skills needed:

Preferred skills:

Farming equipment, farm machinery, grass cutting, lawn maintenance, lawn mowing

Posting date:

July 15, 2026

Closing date (open until filled if no date specified):

July 29, 2026

Additional position information:

Background check - an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - the lsu agcenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), tax saver flexible benefits plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, employee assistance program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the lsu system.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

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