Agricultural Assistant II

Agricultural Assistant II

Job No : 538028

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Polk

Categories : Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture Operations

Department : 60733000 - AG-CREC-HORTICULTURE

Job Description

Classification Title :

Agricultural Assistant II

Classification Minimum Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

Job Description :

Participation in field activities associated with the citrus variety improvement and nematology programs, including layout, planting, treatment application (including spraying of field trees) and data collection from field trials, selective harvesting, and pollinations (breeding experiments).

Propagation and preparation of plants for greenhouse experiments, including rooted cuttings, grafting, and plant training. Conduct greenhouse screening experiments (soil adaptation, disease and insect resistance). Responsible for pest control spray program in greenhouses (using pesticides).

Preparation of media and analysis of samples of plant and soil samples to identify nematodes, fungi and soil arthropods to the species level and quantify infestation levels of these pests. Isolate, maintain and periodically increase cultures of plant parasitic nematode species for pest management research.

Maintain laboratory equipment, spray equipment and vehicles. Obtain supplies, organize and maintain pesticide records.

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Expected Salary :

$16.72 to $20.11 per hour commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred :

This is an Agricultural Assistant II position with responsibilities to independently conduct and maintain field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments in plant physiology, citrus and other specialty crop production, maintaining and managing field, laboratory, and greenhouse operations, and serving as a technical resource.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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 for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Applications Close : 17 December 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 538028

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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