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Agricultural Seed Technician, Senior at University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, United States Job Description University of IdahoAgricultural Seed Technician, SeniorLocation : Kimberly, Off Campus Location - KimberlyDivision / College : College of Agricultural & Life SciencesEmployee Category : ClassifiedPay Range : $22.46 per hour or higher depending on experienceFTE : 1.0Full / Part Time : Full TimePosition Summary : The seed technician assists the program coordinator by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases of various crops. These tasks are conducted with a minimum of supervision and involve working with and supervising seasonal help.Duties include : Planning, planting, maintaining, inspecting, removing off-type plants, harvesting, seed cleaning, seed treating, and packaging Arranging agreements with contract growers Working with the Idaho Crop Improvement Association and the Idaho Department of Agriculture to assure certification seed standards Applying pesticides and fertilizers Operating, maintaining, and cleaning field equipment including planters, tractors, and harvesting equipment Operating, maintaining, and cleaning seed processing equipment and forklift Cleaning and treating seeds Adhering to certification regulations and state and Federal seed laws Maintain written and computerized inventories Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent Experience with equipment used in agricultural field production systems Experience with methods used in production of various seed crops, operation, maintenance and repair of specialized field machinery and seed conditioning equipment Experience working independently in field-based tasks Experience following safety practices Experience with record keeping associated with certified seed production, shipping and inventory Preferred Qualifications : Specific knowledge of : crop seed production, particularly planting, harvest, cleaning, seed treating and bagging operations Experience with agricultural chemical applications Two years of college including science courses, plus one year of related work experience; or three years of related work experience Knowledge of : basic personal computer hardware and software programs, including Word and Excel Possess good organizational skills; neat work habits Good interpersonal skills Good verbal and written communication skills Physical Requirements & Working Conditions : Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbs Repeatedly work with toxic, volatile, corrosive, or carcinogenic substances Ability to handle, mix and apply pesticides Ability to work in areas where pesticides are being applied or have been applied Work with plants and soil materials Work in adverse environmental conditions, such as hot and cold environments, wet or dusty and / or noisy environments Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbsRepeatedly work with toxic, volatile, corrosive, or carcinogenic substancesAbility to handle, mix and apply pesticidesAbility to work in areas where pesticides are being applied or have been appliedWork with plants and soil materialsWork in adverse environmental conditions, such as hot and cold environments, wet or dusty and / or noisy environmentsRequired Licensures, Certifications or otherPosting Number : SP004660PPosting Date : 11 / 14 / 2024Closing Date : Open Until Filled : YesSpecial Instructions : Applications received by 12 / 01 / 2024 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.This position is located in Southern Idaho.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.eduEEO StatementUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.Copyright 2024 Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-acac5d7c28cf314d9cdb0fbfdf8f84e5 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
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