Farm Operations Foreman

University of Idaho; Kimberly (ID); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Supervising in agricultural setting

Teamwork

Safety practices

Record-keeping

Irrigated farming

Farm management

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Tools

Pesticide applicator license

Chemigation applicator license

Jobbeschreibung

Appointment Information

Farm Operations Foreman

University of Idaho

Working Title

Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College

3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department

769-CALS Kimberly Research Center

Location

Kimberly

FTE

1

Advertising Pay Range

$24.79 per hour or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding

True

FLSA Status

Classified

Type of Appointment

Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview

This role manages all field, equipment, and operational aspects of the University of Idaho's Kimberly Research and Extension Center (KREC in the Magic Valley. This position is essential to supporting high-quality research projects and the overall mission of the Center, which focuses on agricultural research in crops like potatoes, sugar beets, dry beans, and more.

Duties May Include

• 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

Required Experience

• Two years of experience supervising in an agricultural setting
• Four years of agricultural experience
• Experience in:
• working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
• following safety practices
• keeping records
• irrigated farming
• farm management techniques, including equipment operation, maintenance, and crop management practices

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Must have a driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
• Possess a limited (private) pesticide applicator's license and chemigation applicator's license or the ability to obtain these licenses within three months
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred

• Degree in agriculture, agronomy, mechanics, or related field
• Knowledge of the requirements of field research
• Experience running, troubleshooting, and affecting minor repairs of farm equipment, tools, and machinery
• Knowledge of proper chemical application safety procedures

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work in adverse environmental conditions and with toxic chemicals
• Sit for long periods of time in a tractor
• Climb ladders, bend, and stoop
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Posting Information

Open Until Filled

True

Visa Sponsorship

No

Degree Requirement Timeline

Degree required at time of application