Farm Seasonal Worker PD - Tulelake, CA Job ID 85142

Position Summary

Under close supervision, perform agricultural tasks in and around research plots in fields, greenhouses, and range land.

Department Summary

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. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

This position is a per diem appointment that is 80% variable.

Pay Scale

$21.05/hour to $21.80/hour

Job Posting Close Date

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/03/2026.

Key Responsibilities

90%
Hand weed, hand thin, hoe, prune, hand harvest and/or compost, irrigate, plant. Lift and move irrigation pipe within fields. Assist with data collection for research projects. Perform other basic tasks associated with a research farm. May operate simple equipment as related to agricultural operations such as, but not limited to, light trucks, light or medium size tractors, irrigation pumps, valve openers, trailers, etc.

10%
Clean ditches, mow lawns, trim hedges, sweep sidewalks, clean buildings, move furniture. General assistance with set up for events.

Requirements

• Ability to operate non-powered hand tools.
• Independently distinguish weeds from plants.
• Follow precise oral and written directions.
• Comply with work schedules and follow customary absence and attendance reporting procedures.
• Report any unusual agricultural or non-agricultural activities, growths, damage, or destruction to the supervisor immediately.
• Learn and follow the University standard safety rules and practices, as instructed by the supervisor and lead staff members and as provided in handouts or other instructional materials.
• Ability to perform physical demands including, but not limited to, moving and lifting crop material of up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, bending and stooping for crop planting and harvest, standing for prolonged periods, traverse uneven terrain.
• Travel to off-site locations to perform farming operations or other research activities.

Special Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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