Senior Agricultural Technician: Field Operations & Equipment

University Of Idaho; Idaho; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a skilled maintenance technician at the Parma Research and Extension Center. The role supports research activities and farm operations by operating, calibrating, and maintaining equipment, repairing and fabricating agricultural gear, and ensuring safe, compliant facilities.

You will supervise temporary staff, perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling tasks, and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional pesticide applicator’s license or obtain within 6 months.
• Post-secondary technical/mechanical training or certification.
• Experience with computer-controlled vehicle systems.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain hydraulic, electrical, brake, and small engine systems on farm equipment, vehicles, and research equipment.
• Modify, repair, and fabricate equipment for field, greenhouse, and laboratory research.
• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities, including carpentry, structural systems, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools for construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Read and interpret technical service manuals.
• Use computers to access email and online resources.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Supervising temporary staff

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

The University of Idaho invites applications for a skilled maintenance technician at the Parma Research and Extension Center. The role supports research activities and farm operations by operating, calibrating, and maintaining equipment, repairing and fabricating agricultural gear, and ensuring safe, compliant facilities.

You will supervise temporary staff, perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling tasks, and keep detailed records.