What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412 (Hiring Immediately) position at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources?
SUMMARY
The Senior Agricultural Technician position performs all phases of cultural practices, including the operation of specialized livestock and farm equipment, provides research project support, monitors pasture conditions, and assists with livestock movements. Installation, maintenance, and operation of irrigation systems, pesticide/chemical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for irrigation of pastures using flood and sprinkler techniques. Regulates water flow, ensures uniform irrigation and pesticide applications, cleans ditches, repairs sprinklers, and maintains schedules and records.
- Evaluate forage conditions and pastures, feed cattle, inspects water sources.
- Assists with administering preventative medicines and other husbandry practices which may include euthanasia.
- Move cattle from pasture to pasture or from remote fields to corrals; sort weigh or otherwise manage cattle for research and management purposes.
- Plan and schedule and coordinate all activities with supervisor.
- Constructs, repairs, and performs maintenance on all fencing structures and corrals.
- Select, setup and operate appropriate equipment and implements to achieve research project and Center goals.
- Perform pesticide applications including pesticides and fertilizers.
- Perform installation, maintenance and operation of irrigation systems.
- Maintain records for tasks performed such as irrigation logs, pasture conditions, and livestock movements.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Experience with a demonstrated ability to operate heavy and/or complex agricultural and livestock equipment.
- Horsemanship skills to gather and work cattle in steep and wooded areas.
- Skills to use common hand and power tools to repair fences and corrals.
- Ability to work in a team environment in tasks such as; gathering/processing cattle, verbal and written communication, and operations with heavy equipment.
- Skills using computer systems including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other computer programs.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to complete tasks and meet project specifications.
- Ability to follow all safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Ability to follow pesticide label instructions.