Farm and Maintenance Assistant

Description

Summary: This role involves leading maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment and facilities, supervising staff, and assisting with farm operations. Highlights: 1. Lead maintenance and repair of agricultural pivots, wells, and equipment. 2. Supervise and participate in rolling stock maintenance and preventative care. 3. Assist with diverse agronomy farm tasks, including tillage and harvesting. **JOB NO:** 539502 **WORK TYPE:** Staff Full\-Time **LOCATION:** Jackson **CATEGORIES:** Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations **DEPARTMENT:** 60770000 \- AG\-NFREC\-QUINCY **CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** **Maintenance Generalist III** **CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4\) years of experience in the field or in a related area Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience **JOB DESCRIPTION:** * Provide leadership in maintaining and repairing all NFREC\-Marianna pivots and wells used for research and extension. Work with the Beef Unit Farm Manager and the Agronomy Farm Manager to ensure that they are working and well maintained for minimum down\-time. * Provide leadership for maintaining the main road systems and gravel parking areas around the Beef and Agronomy farms including grading, repair, and upgrading. * Supervise and participate in the maintenance of rolling stock including tractors, pickup trucks, trailers, cars including on\-site repair and preventative maintenance. * Maintain specialized research and farm equipment (planters, harvesters, etc.) as well as research facilities (like the forage dryer, etc.) including on\-site repair and preventative maintenance. * Build or fabricate apparatuses for research purposes. * Assist the Agronomy Farm Manager with Agronomy farm tasks as needed including tillage operations, planting, pesticide applications, harvesting, etc. and as assigned. **EXPECTED SALARY:** $24\.90 /hr **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** Florida Class E operator (driver) license Criminal Background Check Required **PREFERRED:** Demonstrated experience and ability in personnel supervision. Individual must be able to work independently with general, not daily supervision. Must have good organizational and managerial skills related to personnel and processes. Must be able to complete projects in a timely manner and be committed to customer service. Must be able to work in a team and communicate (both orally and written) effectively with individuals in the work group. **SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:** In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (CT) 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 **ADVERTISED:** 13 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time **APPLICATIONS CLOSE:** 24 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time