Agricultural Assistant - UF​/IFAS Blueberry Breeding Program

Job Description

This is an Agricultural Assistant I position based in Citra, FL, within the Blueberry Breeding Program (UFBBP) of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).

Duties include:

• Assist with planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and other activities critical to the growth and maintenance of the germplasm collection plants.
• Maintain weed control of the germplasm collection at the Citra greenhouse facilities and research farm location.
• Assist the Field Agricultural Scientist with maintenance and repair of the irrigation infrastructure of the UFBBP plant plots.
• Routine monitoring of the field and greenhouse environmental controls and water supply.
• Maintain field hygiene in accordance with segregated waste streams.
• Assist the Agricultural Scientist with monitoring pest and disease presence in the UFBBP germplasm collection.
• Assist with maintenance of miscellaneous equipment used in caring for the germplasm collection (fans, cooling pad, irrigating tools).
• Other duties as assigned.

$16.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

None required. Experience in agriculture or related field is preferred but not required.

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.

Yes

14 June 2026

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.