CASUAL Farm Technician
Job in
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 96721, USA
Listing for:
AgHires
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Government
Agriculture / Farming, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.72 USD Hourly
USD
25.72
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: (CASUAL) Farm Technician
Salary: See Position Description
Location: Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management
Opening Date: 02/21/2026
Closing Date: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number: Casual
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part‑time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional‑type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full‑time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part‑time employees.
Title: (CASUAL) Farm Technician
Hiring Unit: College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management
Position: (Casual Hire)
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: February 21, 2026
Closing Date: February 27, 2026
Salary: $25.72/hr
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary (no more than 40 hrs/week)
Other
Conditions:
Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin (month) (year) or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Duties
Collaborate with horticulture and cropping systems faculty to execute complex field operations, including site preparation, precision planting and the implementation of experimental treatments.Provide technical field support to ensure all on-farm research activities align strictly with established faculty protocol and experimental designs.Assist in the precise data collection and management of plant-based research trials, including sampling, taking measurements, and applying specialized cultivation techniques.Regularly inspect research crops to monitor growth patterns, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of study results.Perform daily diagnostic health checks on plant materials across greenhouses, shade houses, and field plots to monitor for pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies.Manage the maintenance and inventory of agricultural tools and machinery; ensure all equipment is sanitized, serviced, and stored according to safety standards.Uphold facility excellence by implementing sanitation protocols and hazard reduction strategies to ensure a clean, organized, and professional research environment.Maintain strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) standards and university safety policies.Act as a first‑line reporter for site safety, ensuring the immediate documentation and reporting of any incidents, injuries, or hazardous conditions to the Farm Manager or faculty.Ensure all bio‑security and sanitation protocols are followed to prevent cross‑contamination between research plots.Maintain cross‑functional flexibility to support diverse farm operations and interdisciplinary projects as directed by management.Serve as a versatile team member providing "surge support" for various farm sectors to ensure continuity of operations during peak research cycles (harvest, planting seasons, etc.).Other duties as assigned by horticulture faculty/farm manager.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in BS Agriculture or related field and 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience in horticulture facility management (managing a greenhouse or farm facility, including hands‑on tasks like plumbing, building/repairs, and taking care of animals) or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of horticulture demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with horticulture.Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of horticulture.Demonstr…
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