Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8 to 5; some days require earlier start times, later days and weekends vary.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/19/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a list of at least 3 references.
Location of Vacancy Tifton Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Facilities Professional II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position is responsible for collaborating with the superintendent to manage farm maintenance of research fields, timber management, farm/heavy equipment operations, roads, buildings and other facilities. The applicant will provide research/Extension support in a variety of crops and disciplines as needed with all aspects of the research farms and associated specialized equipment; supervision of student workers; oversee harvesting and storing/transport of field crops; performing repairs and maintenance of farm buildings and equipment; facilitate installation and operation of irrigation systems such as laterals, pivots, solid sets and hard hoses; manage fire breaks in standing timber; manage farm roads. The role involves prioritizing work, troubleshooting issues, and making operational decisions to ensure efficiency and safety; taking initiative in problem solving and resource management at a high level of independence. Direction is received from the FRS superintendent. PCARD

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used for row crops and vegetable crops
• Knowledge of Guidance Systems
• Skill and operation in operating heavy machinery, including a bulldozer, excavator, forklift and backhoe
• Knowledge and skill in the maintenance of heavy machinery
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word and Excel, along with the ability to maintain records and prepare reports

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting
• Climbing
• Bending
• Squatting
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Driving and pulling trailers on public roads to perform job related duties

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Develop and Plan for Farm Improvement & Farm Resource Use

• Work in conjunction with the superintendent in developing and implementing an overall plan of operations for the eight outlying farms located around the Tifton Campus, including long range plans for farm improvement and farm resource use.
• Collaborate with superintendent to manage both fiscal budgets and physical resources for each farm, including developing annual spending plans, forecasting needs, and strategically allocating funds to ensure high-priority projects are addressed efficiently and within budget.
• Make recommendations to farm managers in managing soil samples, fertilizers, lime use, crops, cultural practices and machinery maintenance databases.
• Manage inventory and keep an inventory record of tools, shop equipment and commonly used parts for each farm.
• Make recommendations on equipment purchases and repairs and participate in making the purchase requests and directing equipment repairs to meet specific research needs.
• Supervise the installation and operation of irrigation systems, such as laterals, pivots, solid sets and hard hoses for each farm.
• Attend to mowing and harvesting and the storing and transporting of crops, as needed.
• Direct the repairs and maintenance of farm buildings, equipment storage barns and grain bins.
• Using and enforcing proper safety protocols, transport state property, such as trucks, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, combines, large tractors, bucket trucks, forklifts, skid-steers and backhoes from one farm to another.
• Develop and implement a training program for existing employees and new hires.

Percentage of time 55 Duties/Responsibilities
Timber Management

• Collaboration with the Georgia Forestry Commission and the superintendent to develop and implement long-term management plans for all timber located on the outlying farms around Tifton.
• Manage fire breaks, schedule prescribed burns, coordinate timber sales and harvesting and maintain access roads in timber stands on the Tifton outlying farms.

Pest Management

• Travel to all UGA Tifton outlying farms to investigate and manage wildlife complaints (deer and feral hogs), put bait out and trap.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
P-Card Duties

• Serve as a department P-card holder.
• Submit pre-approvals to appropriate approvers
• Complete purchase transactions
• Perform allocations and attach receipts in Works
• Reconcile monthly statements at the end of the billing cycle
• Upload reconciliation packet to Procurement

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Andy Carter Recruitment Contact Email andyc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents