Research Farm Manager 1

• Pay Scale: WS214
• Position Number: R00121499
• Location: Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA
• Minimum Requirements: Four years of experience research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
• Job Duties: Manages station operations including equipment maintenance, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and field support of research by faculty. Manages day-to-day activities of lower-level employees to execute their tasks. Design and implement irrigation for greenhouses and garden beds. Repair damaged irrigation pipes. Maintain motorized heavy equipment such as tactors, backhoe, and skid steer. Troubleshooting main irrigation pumps and routine inspection of pumps. (35%) Mixes and applies agricultural pesticides and plant fertilizers which include fungicide, herbicide, insecticide and liquid and/or granular fertilizers and irrigation in accordance with Federal and State label directions and follow all rules and regulations set forth by the university, the state, and the EPA. Teaches lower-level employees the proper application of these products and safety factors involved. Maintain chemical inventory and order as needed.(20%) Communicate with Research Associate, Resident Director, and research professionals to discuss, plan and coordinate the implementation of research projects. Instructs lower-level employees in implementing necessary tasks. Meet with faculty researches and associates to plan out new research projects or garden plantings. (20%) Works with staff to prepare research projects, maintain facilities and equipment, along with tasks such as pruning, weeding, mowing, irrigating, etc. Operates and sets field equipment to proper settings when working fields. (15%) Compiles lists of supplies, equipment and tools needed for research activities and purchases these items with approval from the Research Associate Coordinator and research faculty. (10%)
• Wage Scale: Minimum - $22.52/hour; 1^st Quartile - $27.03/hour; Midpoint - $31.53/hour; 3^rd Quartile - $26.03/hour; Maximum - $40.53/hour. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
• No testing required.
• Position is not eligible for remote employment.
• Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
• Application Deadline: 10/27/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

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