Farm Supervisor

Job no: 540920
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Hillsborough
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations
Department:  - AG-GCREC-FIELD OPERATIONS

• Leads land preparation including disking, harrowing, levelling and set up of fields using GPS systems.
• Field set up including fumigation, laying plastic mulch, installation of irrigation equipment.
• Season-end crop termination, removal of plastic mulch, twine and planting cover crops

• Ensures calibration and maintenance of spray equipment.
• Supervise farm crews during crop maintenance operations and ensure they are trained to fulfill tasks.
• Oversight of crop production including pest control, fertilizer application, irrigation, and crop maintenance.
• Assists with the coordination with labs to ensure the successful harvest of research crops

• Implements maintenance programs for farm and irrigation equipment
• Provide guidance on routine repair and maintenance of the irrigation systems.
• Coordinate all cleaning of equipment and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Responsible for cleanliness, orderliness and maintenance of all work and storage areas.
• Consult with research staff in planning crop production and research activities.
• Maintains Center records and reports regarding farm conditions, machinery, and other operational issues.

• Conducts hiring, training and supervision of OPS and new Ag Assistant I and II members of the farm crew.
• Trains interns on the basics of tractor safety, operation, and calibration of spray equipment Provides support for field days and farm tours.
• Other duties as assigned (such as assist with center events, on call for center emergencies, at all hours).

$50K commensurate with experience and education

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working on an agricultural operation,

including supervision of others. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may

substitute at an equivalent rate for the required years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

5-7 years experience working on an IFAS REC center agricultural field.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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