Agricultural Technician, Senior

University Of Idaho; Idaho; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a skilled maintenance technician at the Parma Research and Extension Center. The role supports research activities and farm operations by operating, calibrating, and maintaining equipment, repairing and fabricating agricultural gear, and ensuring safe, compliant facilities.

You will supervise temporary staff, perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling tasks, and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional pesticide applicator’s license or obtain within 6 months.
• Post-secondary technical/mechanical training or certification.
• Experience with computer-controlled vehicle systems.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain hydraulic, electrical, brake, and small engine systems on farm equipment, vehicles, and research equipment.
• Modify, repair, and fabricate equipment for field, greenhouse, and laboratory research.
• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities, including carpentry, structural systems, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools for construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Read and interpret technical service manuals.
• Use computers to access email and online resources.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Supervising temporary staff

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Provides support for the Parma Research and Extension Center’s research activities and farm operations by performing and overseeing a variety of skilled tasks, including operating, calibrating, and maintaining hand and tractor-driven equipment for planting, cultivating, irrigating, spraying, harvesting, and storing crops; repairing, modifying, and fabricating agricultural and research equipment using mechanical tools and welding techniques; maintaining buildings, facilities, and grounds, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and lawn care; monitoring safe work conditions, supervising temporary staff, and maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and work performed; and utilizing technical knowledge, post-secondary training, and certifications to support research operations, maintain equipment and facilities, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

• Repair and maintain hydraulic, electrical, brake, and small engine systems on farm equipment, vehicles, and research equipment
• Modify, repair, and fabricate equipment for field, greenhouse, and laboratory research
• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities, including carpentry, structural systems, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems
• Use and maintain hand and power tools for construction, maintenance, and repair
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues and determine appropriate repairs
• Read and interpret technical service manuals
• Use computers to access email and online resources

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Professional pesticide applicator’s license or obtain within 6 months

Additional Preferred

• Post-secondary technical/mechanical training or certification
• Experience with computer-controlled vehicle systems
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word

• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions
• Perform extensive manual labor
• Autonomously, efficiently, and safely within guidelines established by supervising personnel.
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 80 lbs.

Degree Requirement

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $20 per hour, or higher depending on experience.

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)