This classification is further differentiated from others by the amount of independent judgment exercised, initiative used, and responsibility for work performed.
Work is subject to review primarily by observation of results and overall review of work performed.
Personal contacts include co-workers, suppliers, visitors, agricultural researchers, and academic staff members. Maintains, services, and repairs tractors, tractor attachments, farm equipment, sprayers, air compressors, pruners, and other machinery. Replaces and repacks bearing, valves, etc. Undertakes repairs of moderate complexity within the limitations of available shop equipment. Makes fine adjustments, sharpens blades and other cutting edges.