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: + Bachelor’s degree + No prior experience required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds to shoulder height. + Strong work ethic, adaptability, ability to multitask and attention to detail, and and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to thrive in physically demanding environments and work as part of a collaborative team. + Other Requirements: + Ability to perform fieldwork in varying conditions, including high temperatures, dusty environments, cold weather etc. + Ability to work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. + Ability to travel to multiple field locations as required. + Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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.