What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Assistant position at Texas A&M AgriLife Agencies and College?
Job Title
Extension Assistant
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Lubbock, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Responsibilities :
- Assembles and operates technical equipment (e.g. tractors, cotton strippers, peanut combine etc.).
- Assists in coordinating repairs, maintenance schedules and proper maintenance of all farm equipment to maintain safe and efficient equipment.
- Assists in coordinating and assigning daily work schedules for employees.
- Assists in purchasing supplies and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining the grounds of the research program, pesticide storage, safety procedures, and ensure that workers use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Prepare seeds, manage planting, monitor crop growth, and assist with harvesting.
- Collects samples and measurement data from experiments.
- Implements and maintains data collection and summarization of field trials.
- Apply agricultural chemicals following safety standards.
- Assists with program and outreach efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience :
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.
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 / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.
