General Information
| Job Description | AGRICULTURAL TCHN SR | Working Title | Senior Agricultural Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 008541 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Agricultural Operations - D01044 | Department Head | Peggy Mauk |
| Supervisor | Michael Cardey | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Regulate irrigation water applied to plots and orchards. Operate various gates and valves necessary to control rates of flow of irrigation water involving furrow, drip, mini-sprinkler, and surface sprinkler systems in accordance with specific schedules provided by the immediate supervisor. Clean drain stands and furrows, unplug sprinkler emitters, flush mini-sprinkler lateral pipelines, repair damaged sprinkler hoses, and clean reservoirs. Assist in the establishment of irrigation systems in new and established research plots, laying out and recovering surface pipe systems, and retracing irrigation furrows. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 3-7 years of experience of agricultural irrigation systems. | Required |
| Experience in applying pesticides to small scale production plots. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience in operating tractors with attached or towed equipment and specialized equipment, self-propelled spray rigs, planters, bed shapers, cultivators, chemical incorporators, harvesters and combines. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience and ability to regulate water applied to plots and orchards. Operate various gates and valves necessary to control rates of flow of irrigation water involving furrow,drip,mini-sprinkler, and surface sprinkler systems in accordance with specific schedules provided. Clean drain stands and furrows, unplug sprinkler emitters, flush mini-sprinkler lateral lines, and clean reservoirs. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Holds a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate. | Preferred |
| Forklift certificate proven ability to successfully operate a forklift. | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Under general supervision, regulates irrigation water applied to plots and orchards. Operate various gates and valves necessary to control rates of flow of irrigation water involving furrow, drip, mini-sprinkler, and surface sprinkler systems in accordance with specific schedules provided by the immediate supervisor. Clean drain stands and furrows, unplug sprinkler emitters, flush mini-sprinkler lateral pipelines, repair damaged sprinkler hoses, and clean reservoirs. Assist in the establishment of irrigation systems in new and established research plots, laying out and recovering surface pipe systems, and retracing irrigation furrows. | 65 |
| Under general supervision, assists with the citrus fruit operations and maintenance, performs tree care practices including planting, staking, and wrapping trees, vines and shrubs, pruning and suckering trees using saws and loppers. Applies fertilizer using tractors, fertilizer spreaders, and injection. Assists in land preparation, transplanting crops, thinning and hand weeding research plots. Maintains written records of operations including location, acreage, date, labor, and equipment hours. | 15 |
| Operates farm equipment to perform functions such as: disking, mowing, tree removal, smooth and water roads, establishing drainage for water management, install irrigation pipelines. Removes brush and trash from orchards, roadways, and fence lines keeping orchards and research facilities clean and roadways clear. Performs other duties as assigned. | 10 |
| Under general supervision, mix and apply pre-emergent herbicides using specialized spray equipment. Mix and apply pesticides to orchards, row crops, nursery crops, and/or other agricultural crops using various spray equipment. Applies nutritional sprays and/or pesticides to control insects or plant pathogens in orchards using medium and/or non-complex equipment such as tractors, mounted sprayer, and speed sprayer. Reads, and understands the various pesticide labels for pesticides used in the control of pests with special attention on the proper use of protective clothing and equipment required in the application of these materials. Keeps accurate records of materials applied for required monthly reports and field research histories. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to pass a respirator fit test and ability to wear and use air purifying respirator during chemical applications when required by law. | Required |
| Ability to maintain operational records such as records for cultural care operations and materials applied to plots. | Required |
| Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic arithmetic calculations. | Required |
| Ability to operate various trucks and small tractors. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |