Field & Harvest Technician

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Farm Laborer to perform skilled and unskilled agricultural tasks around Foundation Plant Services (FPS), including irrigating, weeding, sowing seeds, pest control, transplanting, tractor operation, plant maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and grapevine collection. The position is on-site in Davis, CA, with a 100% time commitment.

Salary ranges from $26.54/hr to $31.71/hr, with bi-weekly pay, and full UC benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver\'s license or enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Experience performing general agricultural work.
• Knowledge of harvesting.
• Ability to collect grapevine and other plant material to department specifications.
• Knowledge to prune field crops.
• Skills to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• CULTURAL OPERATIONS account for 90% of the role.
• PLANT COLLECTION accounts for 10% of the role.

Skills

Driver's license

Agricultural experience

Harvesting knowledge

Grapevine/plant collection

Pruning knowledge

Follow instructions

Drive light vehicles

Operate tractors

Use hand tools

FPS fields knowledge

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Farm Laborer to perform skilled and unskilled agricultural tasks around Foundation Plant Services (FPS), including irrigating, weeding, sowing seeds, pest control, transplanting, tractor operation, plant maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and grapevine collection. The position is on-site in Davis, CA, with a 100% time commitment.

Salary ranges from $26.54/hr to $31.71/hr, with bi-weekly pay, and full UC benefits.