What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Ag Metrics Group?
Florida Ag Research is part of a nationwide group of agricultural research centers dedicated to helping farmers and agricultural product companies improve crops and production methods. We’re looking for a Field Technician to join our team in Thonotosassa, FL. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in the field, greenhouses, and labs—and who wants to build a career in agricultural research.
Why Join Us
- Work outdoors and in greenhouse/lab settings—every day brings something new.
- Learn directly from experienced agricultural scientists.
- Opportunities to advance for smart, dedicated, and hardworking team members.
- Be part of research that directly supports better farming and food production.
What You’ll Do
- Field/Crop care – seeding, planting, weeding, hoeing, staking, tying, pruning, fertilizing, harvesting, installing/repairing irrigation, watering.
- Field/Crop clean up: removing plants, stakes, irrigation, plastic mulch.
- Greenhouse maintenance: weeding, cleaning, helping with repairs.
- Landscape maintenance: weeding, pruning, checking irrigation.
- Collecting samples of leaves, fruit, roots, soil, etc. in numbered bags.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat and humidity for an extended period of time.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
If applying, please submit your resume/CV in .PDF format and not in Word.
Salary : $16 - $19