Incumbent will participate in general day-to-day caretaking needs of the Center’s grove acreage. At times, incumbent may also participate in specific research related projects on an as needed basis.
Mowing groves with tractor and 10' Bushhog
Spraying groves with truck mounted or pull behind sprayer
Fertilizing groves with tractor and pull behind fertilize spreader and 3 point shot spreader
Disk groves and new land with tractor and hydraulic disk

Assist in field plot maintenance and layout
Preparation of field plots, layout, installing irrigation and planting
Harvesting of field plots and yield counts
Cultivating of field plots
Pruning of field plots
Hand fertilizing of field plots
Maintenance or irrigation systems and checking of microjets
Calibrating of equipment for field research trails

Maintenance of Equipment and Vehicles
Oil Changes
Greasing
Filter Changing and cleaning
Minor mechanical needs to both equipment and vehicles

Must be able to lift 50-lb. bag fertilizer.
Must have valid Florida Drivers' License.

$13.50 per hour

Must have valid Florida Drivers License.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.