Agricultural/Animal Associate II

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JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with agricultural research by operating and maintaining farm equipment. Assists with maintenance of buildings grounds and other infrastructure used for agricultural research. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Operates and coordinates farm vehicles and equipment used in research field preparation, planting, fertilizing, maintaining, spraying, harvesting and breakdown of field at end of project. Operates hand, power and shop tools for maintenance of farm equipment and general ground maintenance. Performs annual, emergency and needed maintenance for farm equipment to include farm vehicles.

20% - Essential - Assists the Farm Manager in the selection of summer, temporary and other farm staff. Provides training to new employees on tasks as well as maintenance training to farm employees. Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform similar tasks. Performs supervisory duties as well as other essential duties of the Farm Manager in his absence.

20% - Essential - Assists in coordination with Researchers team and Farm Manager with the establishment, maintenance and completion of research field plots. This is to include layout, setup, fertilization and maintenance regimes, harvest and field breakdown at the end of the project. Makes timely suggestions for field work design or improvements for farm operations to Farm Manager and Center Director.

15% - Essential - Keeps records of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, pesticide application and personnel training. Assists Farm Manager in recording and maintaining field operations, farm and other maintenance records.

15% - Essential - Repairs and maintains equipment and buildings with available tools using safe, efficient and effective methods, Assists Farm Manager in the management and security needs of the Research Center. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Have or acquire (within the first 90 days of onboarding) and maintain a South Carolina Pesticide license with Category 10 certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5% - Stand for prolonged period
20% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
45% - Walk or move about
25% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
10% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
10% - Recognize or inspect visually
5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
5% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
70% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

80% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Exposure to dust/fumes
30% - Wet or humid
10% - Noise
10% - Vibration
5% - Mechanical hazards
5% - Chemical hazards
10% - Electrical hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipate Salary Range: $39,800 - $50,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

January 6, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.