General Information
| Job Description | AGRICULTURAL TCHN SR | Working Title | Sr. Agricultural Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 008541 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Microbiology & Plant Pathology - D01052 | Department Head | Howard Judelson |
| Supervisor | Georgios Vidalakis | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| To assist with the Citrus Clonal Protection Program (CCPP) Foundation Facility activities at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC), Exeter, CA, by developing and maintaining CCPP citrus trees in the field and in protected structures (greenhouses/screenhouses); providing cultural care for citrus tree; providing weed and pest control; providing facility maintenance and minor repair of equipment; installing and maintaining irrigation systems. The successful candidate will need to reside nearby Exeter, CA. Must be able to tolerate work under hot summer conditions in the field and greenhouse/screenhouse, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must follow workplace safety techniques, including wear protective clothing, google and a respirator in circumstances that require personal protection. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN EXETER, CA |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Three years of agricultural experience with a demonstrated ability to operate heavy and/or complex agricultural equipment or a demonstrated ability to perform at a skilled level within an area of specialization; and knowledge?s and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
| One or more years of experience with citrus trees care (cultural operations) in greenhouse / screenhouse and field conditions | Preferred |
| Experience with grafting citrus trees. | Preferred |
| Experience with harvesting citrus budwood. | Preferred |
| Experience and knowledge essential to the successful operation, installation, and repair of irrigation system. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid CA Driver Licence | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualified Applicator Certificate | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| GREENHOUSE/SCREENHOUSE OPERATIONS - Propagating citrus trees via seed and grafting - Maintaining and pruning citrus trees -Assisting in Citrus Clonal Protection Program budwood cuts and distribution - Harvesting or stripping off fruits - Managing control pests and weeds, including pesticide and herbicide application - Operating pest control equipment, fertilization equipment, chipper/shredder, steam sterilizer and others agricultural operations equipment as needed - Watering and fertilizing -Installing and maintaining irrigation system; - Pasteurizing soil mix, filling pots, and re-potting plants - Inspecting and physically maintaining and repairing greenhouses and screenhouses - Assisting with the development of techniques and procedures for greenhouse and nursery management - Training and oversight of contract laborers | 70 |
| MISCELLANEOUS OPERATIONS - Collecting citrus seeds and preparing them for storage - Maintaining personnel time records and research records - Assisting with Citrus Clonal Protection Program research projects with plant material preparation, experiment set up, and data collection and recording. - Operating basic laboratory equipment - Performing other tasks to support Lindcove Research and Extension Center agricultural operations and research programs - Assisting with maintaining permanent records for greenhouse and screenhouse operations - Identifying and resolving existing and potential workplace hazards and communicate with the supervisor about these hazards - Helping with field days, workshops and tours - Occasionally work after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. | 30 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Skill in the use of various hand tools. | Required |
| Ability to use copmuter for basic functions, such as email, zoom, word and exel, and use of UC and CCPP online sytems | Required |
| Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. | Required |
| Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on farming equipment. | Preferred |
| Ability to understand pesticide label and perform basic arithmetic calculations for pest control. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of citriculture: varieties, plant care, irrigation, fertilization. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of citrus pests and diseases and their control practices. | Preferred |
| Ability to communicate in Spanish. | Preferred |
| Skills in minor construction and maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing and electrical work to maintain and repair facilities. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN EXETER, CA | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Occasional Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Work is performed off campus at the UC ANR Lindcove Research and Extension Center, Exeter, CA. |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |