Farm Associate, Lone Oaks Farm, UT Extension: UTIA

This position will primarily assist with agriculture operations and general maintenance for all aspects of the farm as well as heavy machinery operations at Lone Oaks Farm. This will include cattle work, hay production and storage, road maintenance, and general cleanup work. Responsibilities will also include operating heavy equipment as necessary for the operation of the Farm, including tractors, skid steers, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, road graders, and high‑lifts.

This position further will be responsible for maintenance of such equipment.

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  • Knowledge of agricultural production methods and basic knowledge of agricultural operations (livestock and hay).
  • Familiarity with general maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to operate a wide diversity of heavy equipment safely and competently.
  • Knowledge of agricultural production methods.

• Experience:
  • At least 5 years’ experience in facilities management and heavy equipment operation.
  • Experience in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a wide diversity of heavy equipment safely and competently.
  • Experience in facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Skilled in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of cattle operations, agricultural production and facilities maintenance.

• Location:
  
  Middleton, TN
• Onsite

• UT market range: MR04
• Anticipated hiring range: $31,200 - $39,520
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 3, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee County, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities, to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.

• Assist in any and all agricultural tasks at the Farm (livestock work, hay production and storage, etc).
• Basic to intermediate maintenance as needed (plumbing, electrical, repairs).
• Heavy machinery operation (bulldozers, road graders, backhoes, etc).