Agriculture Technician
Auburn University, ALFull-time$31–46K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Auburn University seeks an Agriculture Technician for its Upper Coastal Plains Agricultural Research Center in Winfield, Alabama. The role performs farm and agricultural technical tasks at a research and teaching facility, including equipment and facility maintenance, animal care, and support for research planting and harvesting. The position is full-time, with experience levels ranging from no experience required to six years of relevant experience.
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Full job description
Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. - USD $46,310.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Agriculture & Forestry
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Health Research
Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine
Req ID: 10631
Overview
This position is located at Upper Coastal Plains Agricultural Research Center, Winfield, Alabama
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for an Agriculture Technician to perform one or more of the following farm related or agricultural essential technical tasks at an agriculture research/teaching facility.
Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/ (https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/)
Responsibilities
Performs one or more of the following farm related or agricultural essential technical tasks at an agriculture research/teaching facility:
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Operates and performs minor maintenance and repair on various research and farm equipment such as trucks, tractors, lawn care equipment and research equipment.
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Repairs and maintains facilities which include barns, storage buildings, fences and corrals.
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Cares for animals which includes feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and research protocols and other defined criteria.
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Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities which may include (but is not limited to) barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals.
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Assists in land preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting used for research.
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May assist in collecting, recording and/or reporting various observations, measurements or other information for research projects and daily care.
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May clean pens, stables, barns and pits.
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Carries out responsibilities and duties as determined by coordinator and farm manager.
Qualifications
Scope of experience: Experience in farming practices
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
License and Certifications:
- Valid in state driver's license required upon hire
Please Note:
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Certified Pesticide Applicator license ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions
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Class A CDL License some positions may require a CDL
Contract Type
Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?
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Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date
10/14/2026
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