Senior Technician, Foundation Seed

Senior Technician, Foundation Seed

Posting Number: SP005265P

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department: Kimberly Research Center

Location: Kimberly

Posting Context Statement:

Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex.KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices.

Position Overview:

The Senior Technician assists the Program Director by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases across various crops. Post-harvest responsibilities focus on processing seed lots and quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintenance of the equipment and facilities. These job duties are performed independently with minimal supervision and include coordinating 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
• General Maintenance and pest management for Foundation Seed building

Required Experience:

• Experience with agricultural equipment
• Experience with seed production methods
• Experience working independently
• Experience following safety practices
• Experience with record keeping

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess and maintain a Private Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
• Forklift endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to work nonstandard hours
• Ability to travel

Additional Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in agricultural science or a closely related field

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 80 pounds
• Ability to be exposed to chemicals and dust
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $20.74 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

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

Posting Date: 05/08/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by May 25, 2026, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, you must address all required qualifications in your cover letter, including your experience with agricultural equipment and seed production methods. In addition, please answer the supplemental questions as fully as possible.

This position is located in Kimberly, Idaho.

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

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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