Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S15472P Working Title Research Technician I - Iron Horse Department CAES-Campbell Rsch & Ed Ctr About the University of Georgia
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Some longer days during certain times of year.
Advertised Salary $45,531, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 07/21/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information
Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
Assists farm manager with day to day operation of a 600 acre plant sciences research farm. Tasks include but are not limited to interacting with CAES Research Faculty, Staff and students on a regular basis, operating agricultural equipment, guidance systems, variable rate controllers, applying fertilizers, applying pesticides, land prep., soil sampling, general farm maintenance and repair, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Assists Farm Manager in all aspects of research project support to include crop and cash crop management/production- field prep, planting, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, etc. In addition, communicates with research faculty, staff and students to ensure research protocols are met on a regular basis.
Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists Farm Manager in general upkeep and maintenance of research farm facilities- general maintenance in and around multiple research farm buildings, maintaining wildlife fence, mowing grass, maintaining landscaped areas around buildings, etc.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists Farm Manager with upkeep and maintenance of research farm agricultural equipment- tractors, implements, harvesters, etc.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Gabriel Barnhart Recruitment Contact Email gabrielb@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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