What are the responsibilities and job description for the RV FARM TECHNICIAN position at Ag Jobs?
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/2/2026
Location:
River Valley High School
Date Available:
03/03/2026
Closing Date:
03/16/2026
District:
River Valley Local Schools
?RV FARM TECHNICIAN:
Duties include but not limited to:
Requirements:
For further information, or if interested, please contact Brent Herdman, Director of Food Services at bherdman@rvk12.org
Please apply through Applitrack at www.rvk12.org under the Employment Opportunities tab.
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/2/2026
Location:
River Valley High School
Date Available:
03/03/2026
Closing Date:
03/16/2026
District:
River Valley Local Schools
?RV FARM TECHNICIAN:
- Part Time hourly/administrative position for the RV Food Service Department
- The ideal candidate would be an agriculture and education minded individual with good verbal and written communication skills that is not afraid to get their hands dirty
- This person will work with a group of 3 to 4 other Farm Technicians to continue to create a positive space and environment for student learning
- The hourly rate depends on experience and follows the Farm Technician pay scale
- Flexible work schedule but must be available February through November
- The position may require some evening and weekend events throughout the year (anticipate less than 12)
- Anticipated start date: Immediately
Duties include but not limited to:
- Work with the Food Service Administrative team on crop planning and planting schedule to ensure harvest time aligns with food service needs
- Tend to the needs of the farm from seed to harvest
- Track daily processes including but not limited to pesticides, pests, rodents, weeds, produce handling, and the HACCP Plan
- Help create and play an active role in community engagement events within our school district (4 per year)
- Play an active role in local community events related to farms, fresh foods, and produce
- Help create and lead successful events and our annual Summer Camp programs
- Submit monthly purchase requests for equipment and supplies to the Food Service Director
- Track planting and harvesting yields throughout the year
- Monthly farm/produce education sessions in classrooms
- Involvement in every-other-week Wellness Club meetings at the Middle School with 6th Grade (after-school club)
- Marketing our farm progress & Farm to School Program through social media
- Communicate weekly with the Food Service Director at weekly meetings
- Meet the yearly professional development training requirements as they are assigned
- Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director
- Partner with teachers to help support farm and food curriculum
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledgeable of Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P. Certification)
- State and Federal background checks required
- Meet all other employment requirements for River Valley Local Schools
For further information, or if interested, please contact Brent Herdman, Director of Food Services at bherdman@rvk12.org
Please apply through Applitrack at www.rvk12.org under the Employment Opportunities tab.