(50% Variable) Farm Seasonal Worker (Per Diem) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 64735)

Description

Job Description

Under close supervision, perform semi-skilled agricultural tasks in and around research plots in fields, orchards, nurseries, greenhouses and vineyards.

This position is a Per Diem appointment that is 50% Variable.

Pay Scale: $19.47/hour to $20.16/hour

Job Posting Close Date: 
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 02/21/2024.

Key Responsibilities:

90%

Assist with Cultural Practices

- Hand weed, hand thin, hoe, prune, hand harvest, irrigate, and plant-Gather plant material for data collection

- Install irrigation pipe within fields-Clean ditches, mow lawns, trim hedges, sweep sidewalks

- Assist with data collection for research projects

- Train, stake, and tie trees and vines

10%

Other Duties

- Perform other basic tasks associated with a research farm

- Clean up after events, repair and maintenance activities

Requirements:

• Skills in planting, irrigating, weeding, hoeing, pruning, hand harvesting, and fruit thinning in fruit trees and vineyards.
• Skills to operate vehicles and small tractors.
• Skills to operate non-powered hand tools such as saws, shears, clippers, hammer, post hold diggers, shovel, and hoe.
• Ability to independently distinguish weeds from crop.
• Ability to follow precise directions and learn basic farm labor skills.
• Language skills to communicate and cooperate with others.
• Skill to operate simple power tools and standard type lawn mowers.

Preferred Skills:

• Skill to communicate in English.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Overtime / Shift Work: Work schedule and task assignments may change with 4-24 hours' notice or less. Work hours to meet business needs including weekends and holidays.
• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.