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Sr. Agricultural Technician
University of California - Riverside | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States, California, Riverside | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
900 University Avenue (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
August 04, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sr. Agricultural Technician
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, google and a respirator in circumstances that require personal protection. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN EXETER, CA. The budgeted hiring range for this position is $43,618.32 to $47,209.68.
The University of California is vigilantly monitoring and acting in accordance with all applicable public health directives related to COVID-19. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. Education Education Requirements
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Minimum Requirements Skill in the use of various hand tools.
Ability to use copmuter for basic functions, such as email, zoom, word and exel, and use of UC and CCPP online sytems Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Preferred Qualifications Ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on farming equipment.
Ability to understand pesticide label and perform basic arithmetic calculations for pest control. Knowledge of citriculture: varieties, plant care, irrigation, fertilization. Knowledge of citrus pests and diseases and their control practices. Ability to communicate in Spanish. Skills in minor construction and maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing and electrical work to maintain and repair facilities. 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.
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 Job Description Details View complete Job Description for this position
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