General Information
| Job Description | FARM LABORER | Working Title | Farm Laborer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 008543 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Agricultural Operations - D01044 | Department Head | Peggy Mauk |
| Supervisor | Sue Lee | Effective Date | 11/07/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Department Custom Scope
| Under close supervision, performs unskilled or semi-skilled tasks. Perform operations such as weeding, hoeing, pruning, brush removal, irrigation, and harvest crops. Assist in servicing and repairing of mini-sprinklers and irrigation lines, recording labor hours; operate simple equipment such as light trucks. May work directly with Principle Investigator(s) (PI) or Staff Research Associate (SRA) on specific projects. Work activities will be directed through supervisor. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 1-2 years of experience | Required |
| Experience in planting, pruning and maintenance row, tree and vine crops. | Preferred |
| Experience working with projects within a research environment | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Driver's License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Obtain a Blue Card (EPA Pesticide training provided by Department) | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Under close supervision, performs unskilled or semi-skilled tasks such as hoe weeds, transplant vegetable or tree crops, thin row crops, prune and sucker citrus, harvest, hand application of fertilizer, portable sprinkler set-up, connect an assortment of irrigation hoses and micro-sprays, maintain and repair PVC irrigation system. Use simple hand tools to perform duties, Operate light trucks, Support greenhouse in unskilled or semi-skilled tasks. | 90 |
| Performs such other duties as needed. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, communicate in English and demonstrated ability to perform general agricultural work; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
| Ability to operate light pick-up trucks. | Required |
| Ability to work in an outside environment during inclement weather and temperature extremes; daily moving of material up to 40 pounds with assistance. | Required |
| Ability to record labor hours using basic arithmetic calculations in field areas and plot locations of work assignments | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to perform general agricultural work, general greenhouse work, and citrus cultural care; experience in minor mini sprinkler and irrigation repairs | Required |
| Knowledge of basic tree care, greenhouse care, and irrigation systems | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully pass a background investigation through the Department of Justice | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |