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LSU AgCenter

One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation; OR Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

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Heartland Food Products Group

NY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

The ideal candidate will have a strong crop production background, solid agronomic understanding ... Operate tractors, implements, cultivation equipment, harvest equipment, and other farm machinery as ...

Blue Moon Acres

Farm Manager

Pennington, NJ · On-site

$65K/yr

But we're looking for more than an excellent farm operator. Our larger goal is to explore how ... Can confidently manage crops, crews, equipment, schedules, and day-to-day farm operations. * Can ...

The School District of Philadelphia

Provides assistance in production of hay and other crops. Performs general to specialized maintenance and repairs to equipment and farm machinery, including but not limited to garden and crop ...

Super-Sod

Harvesting Operator II

Orangeburg, SC

... of crop production and harvesting. You'll also perform routine maintenance, assist with ... Adjust, repair and service farm machinery and notify supervisor or farm manager when machinery ...

Allegiance

Provides assistance in production of hay and other crops. Performs general to specialized maintenance and repairs to equipment and farm machinery, including but not limited to garden and crop ...

TY GB JY INC

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Grain & Farm Operator

Orwell, OH · On-site

Operate tractors, combines, tillage equipment, grain carts, and other farm machinery * Assist with ... Experience operating farm machinery is strongly preferred * Mechanical ability and willingness to ...

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Research Farm Assistant 2

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LSU AgCenter
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Research Farm Assistant 2Position Type:ClassifiedDepartment:LSUAG PL1 - Central Research Stations (Christopher Andrew Roider (00002909))Work Location:Ben Hur Main Office / ShopPay Grade:Classified Technician and Skilled TradesJob Description:

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RESEARCH FARM ASSISTANT 2
WS206$27,269 - $49,067
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None, although employees may assist and train lower level personnel.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from a Research Farm assistant 1 by the presence of responsibilities which require knowledge of complex farming practices and by requirements for skilled equipment operation to perform complex tasks.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUNDHERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Operates complex farm machinery/equipment to perform exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, close cultivation, setting up beds, plot harvesting, etc.
Cares for livestock including: mixing and administering feed, transporting, administering medication, checking health, breeding, and milking cows.
Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment.
Keeps simple records on feed mix ingredients, consumption, produce mortality, seed, and other farming operations.
Learns to lay out research plots.
Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
Performs related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation; OR
Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Location: Doyle Chambers Central Research Station, Baton Rouge, LA
Minimum Requirements: One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. For more information and Substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
Job Duties: Operates complex farm machinery equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications. (30%) Maintains property and fences. Sprays fence line weeds, upkeeps hard and hotwire fences, repairs damaged gates or fences, builds new enclosures on property, maintains drainage ditches, mows pastures and lawn around shops and buildings. (30%) Makes minor adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATV's and tractors. (20%) Assists with maintenance in shop areas, shade structures and main building. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No testing required.
Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Application Deadline: 9/24/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:September 11, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 25, 2026Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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