Campus Operations and Facilities

Sr. Agricultural Technician
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
31164055 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $44,934 - $61,763
Position Information

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, goggles, and a respirator in circumstances that require personal protection. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN EXETER, CA.

The full salary range for the Sr. Agricultural Technician is $20.89 - $28.72 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
High School Diploma Preferred
Licenses
License
Requirement
Valid CA Driver Licence Required
Certifications
Certification
Requirement
Qualified Applicator Certificate Preferred
Experience
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
Special 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
Minimum Requirements

Skill in the use of various hand tools.
Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to use copmuter for basic functions, such as email, zoom, word and exel, and use of UC and CCPP online sytems

Preferred Qualifications

Skills in minor construction and maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing and electrical work to maintain and repair facilities.

Knowledge of citrus pests and diseases and their control practices.

Ability to understand pesticide label and perform basic arithmetic calculations for pest control.

Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on farming equipment.

Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Knowledge of citriculture: varieties, plant care, irrigation, fertilization.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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