Research Farm Assistant 2

• Pay Scale: WS206
• Position Number: R00114639
• Location: Doyle Chambers Central Research Station, Baton Rouge, LA
• Minimum Requirements: One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. For more information and Substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
• Job Duties: Operates complex farm machinery equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications. (30%) Maintains property and fences. Sprays fence line weeds, upkeeps hard and hotwire fences, repairs damaged gates or fences, builds new enclosures on property, maintains drainage ditches, mows pastures and lawn around shops and buildings. (30%) Makes minor adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATV’s and tractors. (20%) Assists with maintenance in shop areas, shade structures and main building. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (10%)
• 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.
• Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
• Application Deadline: 5/3/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.