Lead Agricultural Technician – Field Operations

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician PRN to lead day-to-day FPS field operations across 250+ acres in Davis. You will supervise a crew and manage field crops, equipment, and inventory for disease testing and propagation.

The role encompasses pest management, equipment maintenance, and growth facility tasks with a strong emphasis on safe pesticide application and record keeping. On-site work schedule is M-F 8am-5pm with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license or enroll in EPNP program.
• No minimum education required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in commercial agriculture or research field operations; operate and fine-tune diverse farm machinery.
• Knowledge of pest monitoring, calibrating application equipment, and safe pesticide use per laws.
• Advanced maintenance and repair of farm vehicles, engines, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to perform minor welding and fabricate parts for research projects.
• Knowledge of plant growth, soil fertility, and irrigation management; nursery propagation and cultivation practices.

Responsibilities

• 55% Field Operations.
• 20% Pest Management.
• 15% Equipment Maintenance.
• 10% Growing Facilities Operations.

Skills

Operating farm machinery

Pest management

Pesticide calibration

Farm vehicle maintenance

Welding/fabrication

Irrigation management

Education

No minimum education required

Tools

Drip irrigation design

Sprinkler irrigation systems

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician PRN to lead day-to-day FPS field operations across 250+ acres in Davis. You will supervise a crew and manage field crops, equipment, and inventory for disease testing and propagation.

The role encompasses pest management, equipment maintenance, and growth facility tasks with a strong emphasis on safe pesticide application and record keeping. On-site work schedule is M-F 8am-5pm with competitive benefits.