Agriculture Assistant II

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist State Cotton Specialist with ongoing projects at Pee Dee REC to include field greenhouse and lab responsibilities.

JOB DUTIES:

40% - Assist with field and laboratory collection of plant and soil samples/research data in a timely and accurate manner. 40% - Assist with planting fertilizing spraying and harvesting of research plots. 10% - Perform laboratory analysis of research samples in an accurate and safe manner. Gin cotton samples and assist with seed collection and storage. 10% - Perform assigned greenhouse duties such as potting watering and measuring in an accurate manner.

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

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate converse give direction express oneself: 80% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop kneel crawl): 10% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery equipment etc.: 10% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15% Stand for Prolonged Period: 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$15.00/hour - $17.00/hour

Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidates previous experience knowledge skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons 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:

September 25 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 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.