Agricultural Technician

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – (Re-Post)

Title: Agricultural Technician
Position Number: 103052
Category Status: Nonexempt, Regular (Full-time)
Unit: AGNR-AES-CMREC-Clarksville (Clarksville Facility, 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042)

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
To assist Facility Management with milking, daily operations, general facility/equipment maintenance, cleaning and assistance with research projects under general supervision.

Responsibilities:
• Animal care and handling with milking, daily operations, general facility/equipment maintenance, cleaning and
assistance with research projects under general supervision.
• Facility cleaning and maintenance.
• Providing assistance on research projects as needed.

Qualifications:
Required–
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in agricultural work, one year of which must have been in agricultural research.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of farm equipment. General knowledge of and ability to use related laboratory equipment. General knowledge of basic mathematics and ability to perform mathematical and algebraic calculations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Other-
• Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Additional Information: Ability to work in harsh work environment – excessive heat, cold, dirt & noise. Must be able to tolerate strenuous physical activity (lifting, shoveling, & leading recalcitrant cows) in adverse weather conditions. Ability to lift and transport agricultural supplies, tools, and equipment, to climb and to perform extensive standing and walking.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment. Animal care requires weekend and holiday shifts as well as overtime as needed due to staffing shortages or scheduling conflicts.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will commensurate with experience, with base salary of $38,732 per year. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

Applications: All candidates must submit their applications online at https://ejobs.umd.edu for position# 103052. For more information, please contact Brian Schnebly (443-766-3176) or Brian Spielman (443-506-2563).

Closing Date: May 31, 2024

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.