As part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Operations team and under the supervision of the Waterman Manager, coordinates and assists with plot layout, maintenance and upkeep at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory (Waterman); Assists with Waterman horticulture, ecological, agronomic, turfgrass, Controlled Environment Research Complex (CEARC), Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC) and related operations; Operates and maintains equipment, including hand tools, tillage, fertilizer and herbicide application equipment; Installs and operates irrigation systems; Oversees student training, education, and documentation on equipment such as utility vehicles (UTVs), tractors, skid steers and similar equipment; Assist with supervision of student employees; Coordinate and assist student and other staff to maintain horticulture plots, gardens, lawn areas, green infrastructure and seasonal tasks such as snow removal; Keeps accurate record of field operations, weather, treatment logs and time records; Duties may require occasional adjusted work schedules according to weather, soil and crop conditions; Assists faculty, staff and students with research layout, experimental design, treatment application and other project support functions; Assists with acquiring mechanical supplies and inputs for plot support; Conduct operations to demonstrate best management practices for ecological management, as part of a public showcase; Maintains effective communications with industry professionals, college administration, faculty and staff and general public; Provides back up support and assistance to other CFAES unit managers, including but not limited to horticulture and specialty crop areas, environment and natural resources, grounds and turfgrass, CEARC, MALC, Chadwick Arboretum, and Wetlands facilities; Coordination with Assistant Director and Managers for MALC to assist with tasks such as animal handling and facility clean out.

Duties Description

As part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Operations team and under the supervision of the Waterman Manager, coordinates and assists with plot layout, maintenance and upkeep at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory (Waterman); Assists with Waterman horticulture, ecological, agronomic, turfgrass, Controlled Environment Research Complex (CEARC), Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC) and related operations; Operates and maintains equipment, including hand tools, tillage, fertilizer and herbicide application equipment; Installs and operates irrigation systems.

Oversees student training, education, and documentation on equipment such as utility vehicles (UTVs), tractors, skid steers and similar equipment; Assist with supervision of student employees; Coordinate and assist student and other staff to maintain horticulture plots, gardens, lawn areas, green infrastructure and seasonal tasks such as snow removal; Keeps accurate record of field operations, weather, treatment logs and time records; Duties may require occasional adjusted work schedules according to weather, soil and crop conditions.

Assists faculty, staff and students with research layout, experimental design, treatment application and other project support functions; Assists with acquiring mechanical supplies and inputs for plot support; Conduct operations to demonstrate best management practices for ecological management, as part of a public showcase; Maintains effective communications with industry professionals, college administration, faculty and staff and general public.

Provides back up support and assistance to other CFAES unit managers, including but not limited to horticulture and specialty crop areas, environment and natural resources, grounds and turfgrass, CEARC, MALC, Chadwick Arboretum, and Wetlands facilities; Coordination with Assistant Director and Managers for MALC to assist with tasks such as animal handling and facility clean out.

Education:

Required- High School Diploma or GED.

Desired: Bachelors degree in Food, Agricultural, Environmental Sciences, or related fields OR equivalent work experience.
Area of study in horticulture sciences with specialization in plant systems, environmental systems, or related. Masters degree or training in horticulture, soil science, and/or environmental sciences.

Experience:

Required: Four years of experience in horticulture, soil sciences, and/or plant health systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Working knowledge of mechanical equipment including but not limited to hand tools, tractors, nutrient and pesticide application equipment, and skid steer loaders. Ability and willingness to obtain an Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicators License; Unit will assist to pay for this credential. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Mastery of Microsoft Office, email, and Microsoft Teams.

Desired: Class B Commercial Drivers License within 180 days of hire; Unit will assist to pay for this credential.

Supervises: One to three student employees

Salary Range: $17.50-$22.86/hour

This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 4 (T4 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications

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