Agricult/Animal Asst II

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs paraprofessional duties related to agricultural research or animal care.

JOB DUTIES:

20% - Fuel Management: Responsible for monitoring fuel levels and oil/lube supplies for research station. Maintain accurate records of consumption and order history. Place orders as needed and coordinate delivery with vendors.

20% - Grounds maintenance: Performs grounds and landscape maintenance of agricultural areas of research station. Operates ditch-bank cutter, backhoe, and other equipment to maintain areas properly.

60% - Crop Research: Assists with experimental projects and revenue crops through field preparation, planting, fertilization, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, and data collection.

JOB CODE:

LA15

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 20%
Recognize or inspect visually: 20%
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 35%
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 15%
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 20%
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 20%
Walk or move about: 15%
Stand for Prolonged Period: 15%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 20%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mechanical hazards: 20%
Chemical hazards: 15%
Vibration: 15%
Noise: 20%
Wet and/or humid: 10%
Exposure to dust/fumes: 20%
Exposure to heat or cold: 20%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

30,000 - 38,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Florence, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 8, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.