Agricultural Research Tech: Irrigation & Crop Care

University of California, Riverside; Coachella, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Agricultural Technician in the Coachella Valley. The role supports agricultural research operations, performing weed and pest control, irrigation management, and field maintenance across tree, vine, and row crops.

The position requires hands-on care of facilities and equipment, installation and upkeep of irrigation systems, and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with weed and pest control in field settings.
• Ability to operate and maintain irrigation systems.
• Facility maintenance and basic equipment repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform weed and pest control across tree, vine, and row crops.
• Irrigate research plots and install/maintain irrigation systems.
• Maintain facilities and minor equipment repairs.

Skills

Weed control

Pest control

Irrigation systems

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Agricultural Technician in the Coachella Valley. The role supports agricultural research operations, performing weed and pest control, irrigation management, and field maintenance across tree, vine, and row crops.

The position requires hands-on care of facilities and equipment, installation and upkeep of irrigation systems, and adherence to university policies.