"Agricultural Assistant"

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005045P

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department: Branch Stations-Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen

Posting Context Statement:

The Aberdeen Research and Extension Center is located in Aberdeen and is operated by the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences through the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station. The center focuses on research in plant breeding and crop production.

The center also supports close collaborative efforts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Agricultural Research Service, which focuses on improving potato and small grain germplasm and increasing rainbow trout production efficiency through the use of grain-based feeds. The center also supports the discovery and development of native plants for the horticulture industry.

Position Overview:

This position will perform farming, irrigation, and maintenance duties in support of research related to irrigated potatoes, forage, and grain crops at the Aberdeen R&E Center under the general direction of the Farm Supervisor or other staff as designated by the Superintendent.

Required Experience:

• Experience with methods used in agricultural crop production
• Experience with safety practice
• Experience in operation and maintenance of a variety of diesel and gasoline powered farm equipment
• Experience with safe use of electrical and hand operated shop tools

Required Education:

None

Required Other:

• Possess a Private Applicator’s License with chemical endorsement or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• Possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and effectively supervise temporary and non-skilled workers
• Ability to keep complete and accurate records
• Experience with irrigation systems and general irrigated agriculture

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move up to 80 pounds
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions
• Exposure to chemicals and related hazards
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 10/08/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by October 22, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Kristi Copeland at kcopelan@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.