Agricultural Technician (Kearney REC)
University of California
- USA
- $20.20-23.68 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/16/2024.Key Responsibilities:35%Equipment operations:
- Set up and operate all types of farming equipment and conduct pre-use inspections of vehicles and equipment
- Prepare grounds for demonstrations and workshops of farm equipment.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This includes inspecting fluid levels, lubricating moving parts, and replacing worn-out components as needed
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform minor repairs onsite to minimize disruptions to farm operations.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff or external service providers for more extensive repairs as required
- Transport equipment to farmers in the Central Valley region (day trips)
- Support farmers in setting up equipment and instruct in proper return of equipment
- Inspect equipment to ensure functionality and safety upon delivery and pick up.
- Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed during the transportation of equipment.
- Maintain records of records and coordinate logistics, including delivery dates, condition reports, and any maintenance or repairs performed. Keep accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant metrics.
- Provide practical, hands-on training and guidance to farmers on the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various agricultural technologies and equipment.
- Assist in safety training and promote a culture of safety among the users of the tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate use of farming equipment in group settings.
- Hands-on experience in agriculture or a related industry
- Skills to determine use and maintenance of equipment
- Strong understanding of small-scale farming practices
- Skills to operate hand and power tools.
- Skills to operate light and medium sized equipment and technology, including tractors
- Ability to follow all safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Skills to understand and apply safe work practices for use of equipment in the Tool Lending Program
- Demonstrated skills to communicate in writing, and verbally within large and small groups to complete tasks and meet project specifications
- Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in agricultural/environmental/crop sciences, technology management, or in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/ Hmong/ Mien/ Punjabi or other languages spoken in the community.
- Skills to interpret and understand all manuals, directives, and guidelines pertinent to job functions
- Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or toxic systems that could result in accidental death, injury or health problems.
- Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested.
- Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs may be requested.
- Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
- The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
- As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.