Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Mon - Fri 7 am - 3:30 pm with some weekend, some holidays, and on-call for emergencies
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/13/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Facility Operations Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the administrative and managerial functions of the Poultry Research Center (PRC) and supervising and participating in experimental farm programs and projects requiring the implementation of complex research procedures. Work also includes extensive farm labor and maintenance. Work is performed under the general direction of the PRC Manager. Work is reviewed principally through the observation of results and periodic conferences.

http://poultry.caes.uga.edu/about/facilities.html
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, & techniques of practical farm management as related to institutional needs and purposes.

Thorough knowledge of animal husbandry and of farm building and equipment care and maintenance.

Ability to plan and direct large scale diversified farm activities, to supervise large groups of farm workers in farm activities and to direct skilled and unskilled employees in varied farm operations.

Ability to keep records and follow SOP's.
Physical Demands
Repeatedly lift, pull and push 50+ pounds.

Perform heavy manual labor for extensive periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No 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) No Credit and P-Card policy
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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
Caring for research animals. Feeding, watering, temperature monitoring. Assisting scientists with research projects, weighing animals, and collecting data.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
General research farm maintenance. Cleaning research facilities after use and preparing them for new experiments. Maintenance of equipment. Care of buildings and grounds.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with feed manufacturing and general feed mill maintenance.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Record keeping, updating operating procedures and preparing reports.
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 Kim Kotkiewicz Recruitment Contact Email kimk@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-1351

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

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