Performs greenhouse activities such as watering specified areas and crops, regulating temperature, humidity and lighting, and applying fertilizers and other chemicals. Operates farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers and hand tools. Operates laboratory equipment such as spectrometer, nitrogen determination apparatus, centrifuges, and PH meters. Maintains filing systems pertaining to agricultural research. The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Two years in related agricultural work. Valid Maryland Noncommerical Class C or equivalent driver's license. General knowledge of basic arithmetic and ability to perform mathematical calculations. If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.