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Assistant Plot Caretaker: East TN AgResearch & Education Center - UTIA

Position Number: 6076230
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Agriculture - Other

Assistant Plot Caretaker: East TN AgResearch & Education Center - UTIA
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2090
Job Category: Ag & Nat Resources
Posting Date: 03/13/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 3450 Maloney Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920, US (On-site)

Job Description
The Assistant Plot Caretaker supports field operations of the Research Center with a focus on planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting crops. This position also supports staff and faculty with the upkeep of Research Center grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position also supports outreach and educational activities including classes and events.

Responsibilities

Assists facility leadership and researchers with harvesting grains, grass, and other agronomic crops.
Operates various pieces of agricultural equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, skid steer loaders, tillage implements, planters, sprayers, hay equipment, rotary mower, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.
Assists in day-to-day activities for the maintenance of grounds and infrastructure of the Research Center
Acts as support staff for mowing, spraying, irrigation, fertilization, and upkeep of landscaped areas and areas around/within research plots
Assists maintenance staff with carpentry work, painting, road grading, equipment maintenance and other general grounds keeping tasks
Other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager or Director

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma
Experience: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Equipment troubleshooting ability
- Safe heavy equipment operation skills including tractors, backhoes, and skid steers
- Experience with power tools.
- Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions for long periods of time
- Ability to follow instructions and work both independently as well as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Vocational or Technical Training in Agriculture
Experience: Relevant crop care experience of 2 years or more
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Math skills for calibration and craft work
- Knowledge of agricultural production including planting, harvesting, animal care, irrigation, and fertility

Work Location

Knoxville, TN - Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR04
Anticipated hiring range: $18-24
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before 04/04/2025.

Resume
Minimum of 3 references

About The College/Department/Division

One of ten AgResearch and Education Centers located throughout Tennessee, the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center serves as a field laboratory providing experimental plots, lands, livestock, orchards, equipment, and other types of support for research programs developed by AgResearch scientists. The Center was established on land purchased by the university in 1869. Since that time, six units have been added, increasing the Center's land to 1,968 acres.

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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