Job description

Job Title
Farm Foreman II

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
University Farm

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Farm Foreman II, under direction, supervises and participates in farm work including the care of animals and protection of crops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates vehicles and farm equipment including tractors, tillage implements, sprayers, shredders, planters, etc., in performing pasture management, with some research and crop production duties.

Assists in implementing short and long-term plans using technology to improve productivity and optimize performance.

Maintains equipment, livestock, feed rations, and hay inventories on a daily, weekly, & monthly basis.

Assists in daily care and feeding of livestock

Assists in maintaining adequate custodial care of all farm buildings.

Assists in training, supervising and coaching staff (student workers) to perform work safely on the farm and seek training opportunities for further professional development.

Assists in planting, maintaining, and harvesting research and production fields

Supervises farm workers and employees as needed.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience - Four years of related experience.

Knowledge of - Knowledge of farm machinery and equipment.

Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Physical Requirements - Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

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 committed to diversity.

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