Farm Operations Manager at Montana State University

Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe employee will be responsible for management of agricultural field operations. Duties will include but are not limited to: Maintaining and operating field equipment for planting and harvesting crops field and grounds maintenance. Managing irrigation soil nutrients and pests which includes monitoring their levels in fields maintaining supplies of nutrients and pesticides mixing and application of these materials and keeping records of their application. Supervision and training field crews to ensure tasks are completed in a safe effective and timely manner. Managing vegetable apple pear grape and berry orchard/vineyards including bird netting pruning and training. Implementation of research designs and protocols as planned by research professionals and faculty. Managing the grounds including lawn trees shrubs and fences. Managing facility maintenance and repair.Physical DemandsWith or without reasonable accommodation the person in this position must be able to: Moving/lifting items up to 100 lbs. Working in extreme temperature weather conditions. Working safely with and around pesticides loud equipment and heavy machinery Working safely in elevated position (e.g. on ladders) To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Animal Care,Growing Experience,Farm Machinery,Physiology Knowledge,Management Experience,Animal Husbandry,Agriculture,Apache Pig,Farming,Irrigation,Production Management,Financial Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 45000 - 52000