Job Details

University of Idaho

Agricultural Seed Technician

Location: Kimberly

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $15.23 per hour or higher depending on experience

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The seed technician provides assistance to the program coordinator by managing fields for limited generation seed increases of various crops. Duties include: planning, planting, maintaining, inspecting, removing off type plants and harvesting. Working with the Idaho Crop Improvement Association and the Idaho Department of Agriculture to assure certification seed standards are met. Apply pesticides and fertilizers. Operating, maintaining and cleaning field equipment including planters, tractors, and harvesting equipment. Operating, maintaining, and cleaning of seed processing equipment and forklift. Cleaning and treating seeds. Adhering to certification regulations and state and Federal seed laws. Maintain written and computerized inventories. These tasks are conducted with a minimum of supervision and involve working with and supervising seasonal help.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Requires two years of college including science classes, plus one year of related work experience. Additional work experience may be substituted for college on a year-to-year basis.

- Familiarity with equipment used in agricultural field production systems.

- Working knowledge of: methods used in production of various seed crops, operation, maintenance and repair of specialized field machinery and seed conditioning equipment.

- Good knowledge of: plant structure, taxonomy and reproduction.

- Demonstrated ability to: work independently in field-based tasks; follow good safety practices; experience with record keeping associated with certified seed production, shipping and inventory.

- Required: possess and maintain Private Pesticide Applicators License with Restricted Use endorsement or be able to obtain within 4 months.

- Must have a valid drivers license and be able to successfully pass a drivers record check.

- Required: Forklift Operator Endorsement or obtain within 1 month.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Specific knowledge of: crop seed production, particularly planting, harvest, cleaning, seed treating and bagging operations.

- Experience with: agricultural chemical applications.

- Knowledge of: basic personal computer hardware and software programs, including Word and Excel.

- Must possess: good organizational skills; neat work habits; good interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Willingness and physical ability to: perform assigned duties, lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbs. - Repeatedly, work with toxic, volatile, corrosive or carcinogenic substances, willingness to handle, mix and apply pesticides, willingness to work in areas where pesticides are being applied or have been applied while following label safety requirements, work effectively with plants and soil materials. - Willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions, such as hot and cold environments, wet or dusty and/or noisy environments. Work cooperatively with others to achieve the best possible outcome of work related tasks and goals. - Willingness to work weekends and overtime if necessary; willingness to travel overnight if necessary.

Posting Number: SP001944P

Posting Date: 09/25/2018

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is located in Southern Idaho. The position will remain open until filled. Applicant screening will begin on October 9, 2018. Please respond to the Supplemental Questions using specific examples where possible. Your responses will be used to determine your qualifications for the position. You should reference work history and/or education listed in your application where appropriate. BENEFITS: The individual hired for this position will be eligible for a full range of benefits. These benefits include access to: medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; membership in the PERSI retirement system; and eligibility for vacation leave, sick leave and holiday pay.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.







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