Agricultural Technician Jobs

Position Function

Assist and implement research projects at the MAFES – Brown Loam Branch Experience Station. Research projects will be focused on row crops, livestock and/or forages.

Salary Grade : 10

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile

Position located at Brown Loam Branch Experiment Station in Raymond, MS.

Anticipated Appointment Date

August 2023.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• May perform general maintenance on buildings and grounds to include fences, gates, feed troughs, etc.
• Assists with the care of livestock used in animal studies, and for production at the station.
• Works with other field staff in a collaborative team environment to implement research projects guided by scientists.
• Performs landscape maintenance such as mowing grass, weeding, painting and cleaning building facilities.
• May assist with cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment.
• Operates heavy farm equipment to prepare land, plant crops/forages, apply fertilizers and herbicides/pesticides, and harvest agronomic crops and forages.
• Work under the direction of Station Facilities Coordinator and/or scientists to properly set up and implement research projects focused on row crops, livestock and/or forages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma.

Experience: One year (Six months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and six months of general experience).

Certifications And/or Licensures

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicators Certificate within 90 days of employment or complete the worker/handler training, whichever is applicable.

Substitution Allowed

An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Farm work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Able to work well with others and contribute to the planning and prioritization of assignments.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Instructions For Applying

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Apply online at msujobs.msstate.edu. Applicants may call Terri Shaw at (601)892-3731 with any questions regarding the online application process.

Screening Date

July 7, 2023, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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