AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT 30-35HR

CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FL Non-Exempt – Grade 15

Agricultural Assistant
Definition: Under general supervision, performs work at the City’s Agritourism Center, including care of livestock and
poultry, planting and care of various plants, and interacting with visitors through tours and other farm-related activities.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the
following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks:
Maintains animal feeding, pen cleaning, monitoring and care of compost and garden areas; light repair and
maintenance work on pens, coops, garden hoops, etc.; training and guiding volunteers; and educating visitors
through conversation and planned activities. Monitors animals and plants for signs of pests and/or illness and
assists with delivering appropriate gardening remedies, special animal feed, and oral supplements/medications
as prescribed by a veterinarian. Interacts with visitors, sharing information and answering questions about current
center efforts and practices. Assists with planning and leading group activities for field trips and similar group
visits. Works with volunteers and will help train and monitor their performance in assigned tasks.

Requires flexibility in hours and days of work due to the nature of farm responsibilities to include weekend
rotations, early and/or evening shifts, on-call emergencies, and limited hours on City holidays. Performs minor
recordkeeping responsibilities to include recording when medications or special care given to animals, the time
organic pesticides or herbicides are applied, maintaining planting or watering schedules, entering volunteer hours,
etc. May assist with supply purchases and cash handling. Assists with, or assumes responsibilities as needed in
all other areas of the Agricultural Division and Leisure Services Department as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and
procedures of assigned field.
Knowledge of gardening practices and techniques including organic, composting, soil building, pest
management, incorporation of natives, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to follow safe animal handling practices, basic feeding schedules, and care routines of
livestock and poultry.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google calendar, RecTrac, and other City software programs.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication, comfort with public interactions.
Skill in maintaining attention to detail and efficiency while navigating a variety of tasks and volunteers.
Skill in basic outdoor property repairs – torn wire, loose fence panel, etc.
Ability to work enthusiastically with volunteers and visitors of all ages and backgrounds
Ability to maintain work attendance and to demonstrate flexibility to meet the farm’s needs.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, collaborate and function in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Work involves continuous physical effort in walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and occasional
crawling and difficult working positions. Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, etc. up to 45 pounds and to
maneuver animals that may weigh up to 3000 pounds. Requires work outdoors for long periods of time under varying
weather conditions and exposure to a variety of hazards, including but not limited to, non-domesticated animals,
pesticides, odors, mud, dust, insects and various animal droppings. Requires ability to properly wear applicable personal
protective equipment (PPE); and operate motor vehicles with frequent travel in and around the City.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with livestock and/or
horticulture is highly desirable. Position is required to maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications. Must successfully
complete required background screening. Employees are required to pass the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) training courses identified for their position and listed in the most recent version of the NIMS Training Guide
within one (1) year of placement into this position. Additional certifications may also be required. Requires a valid Florida
driver license.