Farm Operations Foreperson Job Moscow area,Idaho USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Farm Operations Foreperson

Position Overview
- The foreperson performs general farm support duties in regards to research, including operating farm equipment; assisting with all agronomic practices associated with dryland farming and research plot land preparation, maintenance and harvest; and assisting with equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The foreperson also assists in processing foundation seed including cleaning, treating and packaging seed. The Farm Operations Foreperson is also responsible for maintaining the appearance of the farms and will occasionally assist with livestock operations.

Position Title
- Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College
- College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department
- Palouse Research Center

Location
- Moscow

Required Experience
- Experience employing dry land farming practices

Experience handling and applying pesticides according to safety guidelines

Required Education
- None

Required Other
- Must be able to acquire a pesticide applicators license if not already licensed within 90 days from start date

Additional Preferred
- Minimum of six years agriculture related experience preferred or four years of education in a related field and two years experience in agriculture

Must be able to safely operate all agriculture equipment relevant to dry land farming such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, combines, tillage equipment, grain drills, manure spreaders, skid-steer loaders, forklift, trucks, research plot equipment, livestock trailers, ATVs, pickups, and other motorized vehicles

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly

Degree Requirement - N/A:
No degree requirement

FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt

Employee Category
- Classified

Pay Range - $18.22 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1.0

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Posting Date - 07/21/2025

Open Until Filled
- Yes

First consideration date for receipt of applications is August 4, 2025.IMPORTANT:
To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

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Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

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