Agriculture Lab Technician

Closing Date

02/20/2026

• Type of Position: Engineering, Science, Agriculture
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular Work Shift
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

AES | FRSS | Fruit Substation

• Operate and maintain tractors and other farm equipment
• Maintain irrigation equipment and manage irrigation
• Perform building maintenance
• Apply pesticides when needed
• Cultivate, plant, prune, and mow
• Perform greenhouse duties as required (potting plants and stake maintenance)

• Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of operating a tractor and maintaining agricultural equipment; basic farm practices such as cultivating, pruning, mowing, and irrigating

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
• Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants:
  Please provide a list of three professional references with phone numbers.
• Recruitment Contact Information: Jackie Lee, Director of FRS, jalee,

Motor Vehicle Reports Check, No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Driving, Feeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Lifting, Pulling
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Kneeling, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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