Field Technician II - Deal Farm

Position Overview

Under general supervision performs skilled mechanical or analytical duties on various projects. May supervise subordinate employees. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

• Assists with agricultural research activities conducted at the Texas Tech New Deal Farm for the TeCSIS-TAWC program.
• Supports routine field operations, including land preparation, planting, tilling, spraying, plowing, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Operates agricultural equipment under supervision, including tractors, planters, sprayers, mowers, and tillage implements, and performs basic maintenance.
• Assists with the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of irrigation systems, including wells, pipelines, drip systems, valves, and controllers; reports issues to supervisors as needed.
• Supports research activities through field sampling, data collection, crop monitoring, and equipment setup following established protocols.
• Assists with maintaining research plots, farm infrastructure including heat tents, fencing, and facilities.
• Assists with livestock care and handling, including occasional work with cattle as directed and in compliance with institutional animal care protocols.
• Provides updates on field conditions and operational needs to supervisors and team members.
• Assists with the coordination of daily activities with farm leadership and research personnel.
• Travels as required between the Texas Tech main campus, New Deal Farm, and off‑site research locations including producers’ farms related to TAWC.
• Performs work outdoors in variable weather conditions consistent with West Texas, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and dust.
• Works a flexible schedule as needed to support time‑sensitive agricultural operations.

• Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment, including tractors, planters, sprayers, and tillage equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and field‑scale water management practices.
• Familiarity with row crop production systems common to West Texas, including cotton and sorghum.
• Experience supporting agricultural research or working in a research farm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

Position start date:
June 16, 2026 (flexible).

Performs specialized agricultural work in support of field‑based research operations at the Texas Tech University New Deal Research Farm for the TeCSIS-TAWC program. This position functions in a supporting capacity to faculty, technical staff, and research personnel, assisting with the implementation and maintenance of research trials across approximately 250+ acres. Work is performed under direct or general supervision following established procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting with farm operations, equipment use & repair/maintenance, irrigation support, and research‑related data collection while adhering to all institutional safety policies and applicable regulations.