Agricultural Technician Job at University of California, Palm Desert, CA

  • University of California
  • Palm Desert, CA

Job Description

Agricultural Technician

This position is to support the Agricultural Research operation at the Coachella Valley Research station. This position will be responsible for weed and pest control, facility maintenance, and cultural care for tree, vine and row crops. Irrigate research plots, install and maintain irrigation systems. Maintenance and minor repair of equipment.

Experience Requirements

1 year of agricultural experience, or a demonstrated ability to operate light and/or non-complex agricultural equipment. Required

License Requirements

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Certification Requirements

Blue Card (EPA Pesticide training provided by department) Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; one year of agricultural experience, or a demonstrated ability to operate light and/or non-complex agricultural equipment; and knowledge's and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Experience and knowledge are essential to the successful operation, installation, and repair of irrigation systems. Experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining rows, trees, and vine crops. Ability to operate light and/or noncomplex agricultural equipment such as trucks, tractors, and miscellaneous farming equipment. Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment. Demonstrated experience and skill in the use of hand and power tools used in the normal repair of irrigation equipment. Ability to record time records and plot location information. Ability to read, speak and understand English as well as perform basic arithmetic function and daily record keeping. Knowledge in the application of fertilizers and pesticides.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of plant irrigation practices Strong general farming background.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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