LFFI Agricultural Technician – Fresno, CA, Job ID 87592

Equipment operations:

• Set
  up and operate all types of farming equipment and conduct pre-use inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare grounds for
  demonstrations and workshops of farm equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and
  longevity. This includes inspecting fluid levels, lubricating moving parts, and replacing worn-out components as needed.
• Diagnose
  equipment malfunctions and perform minor repairs onsite to minimize disruptions to farm operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance
  staff or external service providers for more extensive repairs as required.

Transportation and
inspection:

• Transport equipment to farmers in the Central Valley region (day trips).
• Support farmers in setting up equipment
  and instruct in proper return of equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure functionality and safety upon delivery and pick
  up.
• Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed during the transportation of equipment.
• Maintain records
  of records and coordinate logistics, including delivery dates, condition reports, and any maintenance or repairs performed. Keep accurate
  logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant metrics.

Training and demonstration:

• Provide
  practical, hands-on training and guidance to farmers on the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various agricultural
  technologies and equipment.
• Assist in safety training and promote a culture of safety among the users of the tools and
  equipment.
• Demonstrate use of farming equipment in group settings.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in agriculture or a related
  industry
• Skills to determine use and maintenance of equipment
• Strong understanding of small-scale farming
  practices
• Skills to operate hand and power tools
• Skills to operate light and medium sized equipment and technology,
  including tractors
• Ability to follow all safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment
• Skills to understand and
  apply safe work practices for use of equipment in the Tool Lending Program
• Demonstrated skills to communicate in writing, and
  verbally within large and small groups to complete tasks and meet project specifications

Preferred
Skills:

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in agricultural/environmental/crop sciences, technology management,
  or in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/
  Hmong/ Mien/ Punjabi or other languages spoken in the community.
• Skills to interpret and understand all manuals, directives, and
  guidelines pertinent to job functions

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.
• DMV Pull Program: Must enroll in the DMV Pull-Notice Program
• Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles,
  machinery or toxic systems that could result in accidental death, injury or health problems.
• Travel including travel outside normal
  business hours may be requested.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs
  may be requested.
• 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.
• As a
  condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California P
  olicy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may
  impose additional requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an
  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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous
  employer.
  1. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the
     applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
     assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
     forms of misconduct:
     • UC Sexual Violence and
       Sexual Harassment Policy
       • UC
         Anti-Discrimination Policy
       • Abusive
         Conduct in the Workplace
       
       
     
     
  
  

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