Irrigation & Crop Care Technician

University of California, Riverside; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support the Coachella Valley Research station. You will perform weed and pest control, irrigation of research plots, and maintenance of equipment and irrigation systems for tree, vine and row crops.

Requirements include at least 1 year of agricultural experience and basic reading, writing and arithmetic. The role offers a salary of $26.69–$28.88 per hour, with potential increases based on education, licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic; one year of agricultural experience, or a demonstrated ability to operate light and/or non-complex agricultural equipment; and knowledge essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Experience and knowledge essential to the operation, installation, and repair of irrigation systems.
• Experience in planting, pruning, and maintaining rows, trees, and vine crops.
• Ability to operate light and/or noncomplex agricultural equipment such as trucks, tractors, and miscellaneous farming equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in the use of hand and power tools used in the normal repair of irrigation equipment.
• Ability to record time records and plot location information.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English as well as perform basic arithmetic function and daily record keeping.
• Knowledge in the application of fertilizers and pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Support the Agricultural Research operation at the Coachella Valley Research station.
• Perform weed and pest control, facility maintenance, and cultural care for tree, vine and row crops.
• Irrigate research plots and install/maintain irrigation systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Irrigation systems operation

Planting & pruning

Equipment operation

Maintenance & repairs

Timekeeping & record-keeping

Fertilizers & pesticides knowledge

English language proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Farm equipment

Job description

UC Riverside is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support the Coachella Valley Research station. You will perform weed and pest control, irrigation of research plots, and maintenance of equipment and irrigation systems for tree, vine and row crops.

Requirements include at least 1 year of agricultural experience and basic reading, writing and arithmetic. The role offers a salary of $26.69–$28.88 per hour, with potential increases based on education, licensure and experience.