Agricultural Research Farm Operations Lead

University of Idaho; Kimberly (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho in Kimberly, ID seeks a Farm Operations Foreperson to manage field operations at the Kimberly Research Center, overseeing staff, equipment, and crop production for potatoes, sugar beets, and beans.

This role requires supervising farm staff, maintaining vehicles and equipment, coordinating daily field work, and ensuring safety practices. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with pesticide and chemigation licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising in an agricultural setting.
• Four years of agricultural experience.
• Must have a driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles.
• Possess pesticide and chemigation applicator licenses or ability to obtain within three months.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervising farm staff.
• Managing complex plant production protocols for research.
• Maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinating daily field operations.
• Operating tractor and other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising in agricultural setting

Teamwork

Safety practices

Record-keeping

Irrigated farming

Farm management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pesticide applicator license

Chemigation applicator license

Job description

The University of Idaho in Kimberly, ID seeks a Farm Operations Foreperson to manage field operations at the Kimberly Research Center, overseeing staff, equipment, and crop production for potatoes, sugar beets, and beans.

This role requires supervising farm staff, maintaining vehicles and equipment, coordinating daily field work, and ensuring safety practices. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with pesticide and chemigation licenses preferred.