Field Operations Tech – Agriculture & Irrigation

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 82,208,000 - 115,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

PTO

CE allowance

Professional development

PSLF

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a hands-on Agricultural Technician PRN to oversee day-to-day operations of the CA&ES Core Field Facilities (300+ acres) and 500+ acres of recharge locations. Responsibilities include supervising field activities, maintaining irrigation systems, and ensuring compliance with teaching/research protocols.

The role requires a California driver’s license, knowledge of farm equipment, and experience in production or research agriculture.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license and DMV record per local policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification/ experience/ training.
• Experience in production and/or research agriculture.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment ranging from small walk-behind units to large tractors.
• Ability to calibrate pesticide application equipment, including broadcast spreaders and boom applicators.
• Knowledge of irrigation methods and ability to assemble/dismantle irrigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations management (60% total) involving daily scheduling and supervision.
• Irrigation system maintenance and supervision of irrigation activities.
• Pest management responsibilities and pesticide usage oversight.

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

Production agriculture experience

Farm equipment operation

Pesticide calibration

Irrigation knowledge

Tools

Windows suite

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a hands-on Agricultural Technician PRN to oversee day-to-day operations of the CA&ES Core Field Facilities (300+ acres) and 500+ acres of recharge locations. Responsibilities include supervising field activities, maintaining irrigation systems, and ensuring compliance with teaching/research protocols.

The role requires a California driver’s license, knowledge of farm equipment, and experience in production or research agriculture.