Job Vacancies – Cayman Brac – HORTICULTURAL ASSISTANT & FARM LABOURER – Apply Now

DOA’s Job Vacancies 2024

Please find below current job vacancy at the Department of Agriculture.

Online Applications only. No paper applications will be accepted.

Visit www.careers.gov.ky for the full job description.

FARM LABOURER CAYMAN BRAC

The Department of Agriculture seeks an individual to carry out a wide range of tasks at the Department of Agriculture’s experimental station, shade house, nursery and office complex in Cayman Brac as well as limited off-station duties relating to crop husbandry and livestock services as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • High school graduate with basic knowledge in agriculture.
  • Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience in a nursery, shade house and/or farm.
  • Experience in the care and maintenance of Cattle, Goats and Pigs.
  • Experience in the humane slaughtering of Cattle, Goats and Pigs
  • Experience in Artificial Insemination of Cows, Goats and Pigs.
  • Training and experience in the application of pesticides.
  • Must be trainable.
  • Must have a good work attitude and be a team player.
  • Must be able to accurately record data, complete forms and comprehend written instructions and recording sheets.
  • Must have a pleasant personality and be able to communicate well with customers and co-workers.

 

SALARY

$30,312 – $39,780

Closing Date:  September 4th

 

Benefits are in accordance with the Public Service Management Act and Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan,  as may be amended from time to time.  Pension and health benefits are non-contributory. The full job description and application form can be obtained at www.careers.gov.ky . No paper applications will be accepted, applicants must apply online through the www.careers.gov.ky website.

 

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HORTICULTURAL ASSISTANT CAYMAN BRAC

We seek an individual to perform routine tasks that involve the care of seedlings, tree crop husbandry and plant propagation as well as carrying out a wide range of tasks at the plant nursery and experimental station

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

·         High school graduate with knowledge of agriculture.

  • Must have at least three (3) years practical experience in nursery/farm work experience including plant propagation, establishment and care of tree crops, bananas and vegetables.
  • Must have a good work attitude and be a team player.
  • Must have a pleasant personality and be able to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
  • Experience with the use and maintenance of small farm equipment is essential i.e. motorized sprayers, saws, etc.

 

SALARY $30,312 – $39,780

Closing Date September 5th 2024

 

Benefits are in accordance with the Public Service Management Act and Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan,  as may be amended from time to time.  Pension and health benefits are non-contributory. The full job description and application form can be obtained at www.careers.gov.ky . No paper applications will be accepted, applicants must apply online through the www.careers.gov.ky website.