Agrilife Research

Facilities Coordinator I

Dallas, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago

Research

About the role

With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
This position is expected to learn basic and routine greenhouse controls and operations and be able to assist in monitoring and programing simple changes.
Assists center programs with specialized projects on a needed basis.

Performs routine preventive and reactive maintenance on the greenhouses and related equipment.
Troubleshoots and performs basic and routine repairs and maintenance to fans and pumps such as exchanging belts, tightening belts and changing pumps.
Greases and lubricates greenhouse equipment such as curtain racks, drives, ridge vents and pad vents.
Performs general repairs and installs new equipment.
Learns and performs basic and routine greenhouse controller functions and greenhouse operations.
Maintain a pesticide applicators license: Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and disinfectants.
Maintain records, SDS, and inventory of chemicals.
Performs duties related to specialized projects.
Maintains records for organic field activity and assists with on-going organic certification.
Performs basic and routine maintenance on HVAC equipment as needed.

Ability to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License within 3-6 months of hire.
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment.
Ability to climb and use a ladder or other aerial equipment in a safe manner.
Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in facilities and greenhouse maintenance.
Experience working in a greenhouse environment.
Ability to operate vehicles and farm machinery.
Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) and work collaboratively with supervisors and center staff.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
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.

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as agriculture, biology, or another related field.
Two years of experience in horticulture, agriculture and/or facilities maintenance with pesticide experience.
Greenhouse controls experience.
Other Requirements:
Ability to use a ladder, work in harsh environmental conditions, dexterity to operate hand and power tools.
Lifting/moving heavy objects and materials.
Operates vehicles and farm machinery.
Work is performed in potentially hazardous situations or involves hazardous materials and/or chemicals.

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.
12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Assists with Environmental Health and Safety tasks related to hazardous waste storage.
Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
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