Agricultural Technician

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

Priority Application Deadline: 10/12/2026

Overview

Job ID 38016104

Category Science and Research

Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Department Agricultural Operations

Location Coachella Valley

Salary $55,729 - $76,463

Date Posted September 28, 2026

Application Deadline October 12, 2026

Schedule 6:30AM -3PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

This position is to support of 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.The full salary range for the Agricultural Technician is $26.69 - $36.62 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $26.69 - $28.88 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.