Animal Husbandry, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Farm Management, File Management, Groundskeeping, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Laboratory Equipment, Multitasking, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Procedure Development, Product Marketing, Productivity Management, Record Keeping, Records Management, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Sales, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Word Processing
Job Title
Manager, Farm
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Animal Science
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinates farm operations.
- Oversees and coordinates repairs of equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Oversees and coordinates farm grounds maintenance.
- Coordinates and assigns daily work schedules for supervised farm employees.
- Focuses on effective planning and time management while implementing short- and long-term plans.
- Uses technology to improve productivity and optimize farm performance as a unit.
- Ensures that each unit maintains inventories on assets and production records, and complies monthly and yearly reports.
- Identifies and secures equipment and supplies needed.
- Oversees marketing of products sold, including scheduling and transportation.
- Oversees and coordinates pesticide storage and use according to manufacturer's recommendation and established University safety procedures.
- Maintains records related to the purchase, storage, and use of pesticides.
- Ensures workers use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Collects and analyzes experimental data including pasture use and livestock inventory records, and management of computer database files.
- Perform other job-related duties as required
- Target Hire date January 1, 2026
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of related experience in farm management operations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance, equipment, and safety.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of farm operations and standard safety procedures.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity and exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to maintain an on-call schedule during evenings, weekends and holidays.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research