Principal Ag. Technician (Agricultural TCHN PRN

Job

Location:

Davis

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Under general direction of the Principal Superintendent of Agriculture and Agriculture Supervisor, responsible for the day-to-day functions of the CA&ES Core Field Facilities (300+ acres) as well as 500+ acres of labor recharge locations. Ensure that work assignments and priorities of the field facility are completed in an effective manner while meeting deadlines. Understand various types of farm equipment to maintain mandated teaching and research protocols for projects.

Maintain buildings, grounds, and fields assigned including irrigation systems, land management, storage areas. Record daily activity information into a computer database, including rental hours and operations.

Apply By Date:
August 21st 2026 by 11:59PM

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• High School diploma or equivalent certification/ experience/ training.
• Experience in production and/or research agriculture including knowledge and understanding the difference between production and research agriculture.
• Experience operating agricultural equipment ranging from small walk behind power units to large tractors.
• Skill to calibrate all types of pesticide application equipment, including broadcast spreaders and boom applicators, to ensure proper application.
• Knowledge and skills to determine proper irrigation methods, to assemble and dismantle irrigation equipment.

• Experience with research experimental design to properly collect qualitative/quantitative data for research/teaching projects.
• Computer skills using Windows/MS Office to maintain accurate records.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse culture of faculty, staff and students.
• Knowledge of pesticide application equipment to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.

• 45% - Field Operations
• 35% - Irrigation
• 20% - Pest Management

The Core Field Facilities is a core facility managed within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CA&ES). This position supervises a team housed in the largest and most complex agricultural unit located in UC Davis. The CCFF provides all farm management and maintenance of over 800 acres of agronomic, vegetable and forage crops, supporting more than 415 teaching and research projects annually.

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.69/hr.
  
  - $40.15/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  AGRICULTURAL TCHN PRN
• UC Job Code: 008540
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Monday-Friday, 7a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.
• Location:
  
  Davis
• Union Representation: SX-Service Workers
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

• Standing
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting
  - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs
  - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs
  - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs
  - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling…