Agricultural Technician, Senior

Provides support for the Parma Research and Extension Center’s research activities and farm operations by performing and overseeing a variety of skilled tasks, including operating, calibrating, and maintaining hand and tractor-driven equipment for planting, cultivating, irrigating, spraying, harvesting, and storing crops; repairing, modifying, and fabricating agricultural and research equipment using mechanical tools and welding techniques; maintaining buildings, facilities, and grounds, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and lawn care;

monitoring safe work conditions, supervising temporary staff, and maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and work performed; and utilizing technical knowledge, post-secondary training, and certifications to support research operations, maintain equipment and facilities, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

• 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

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Professional pesticide applicator’s license or obtain within 6 months

Additional Preferred

• Post-secondary technical/mechanical training or certification
• Experience with computer-controlled vehicle systems
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word

• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions
• Perform extensive manual labor
• Autonomously, efficiently, and safely within guidelines established by supervising personnel.
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 80 lbs.

Degree Requirement

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $20 per hour, or higher depending on experience.

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Linked In
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)