Seasonal Installation Technician - Bakersfield, CA - Semios

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

As an Installation Technician you will be responsible for assisting with the installation of our wireless Semios network devices onto customer sites in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture, technology, and be comfortable with long hours outdoors in any environmental condition. You are a self motivated individual who is willing to work relatively independently while completing tasks, a good communicator and a great team player. We also need someone who is comfortable prioritizing their workload to be efficient and productive.

What you will do:

• Performs installations and repairs that requires a basic level of technical and mechanical skills 
• Install network equipment including Semios dispensers, insect camera traps, weather stations, network gateways, leaf wetness sensors and soil moisture monitoring sensors
• Troubleshoot and maintain sensors and equipment using our Service and Installation app
• Regularly service and replace lures and liners on Semios traps and perform equipment maintenance to ensure traps are functioning properly
• Operate company ATVs
• Operate power tools

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year work experience
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in various conditions
• Comfortable operating an ATV in an agricultural setting
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, outside weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold), and risk of exposure to outdoor pests.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Nice to have:

• Mechanical experience
• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Familiarity or interest in working with technology
• Bilingual

Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary

• 40 Hours + Opportunity for Overtime
• Pay: $17.50/hr

Benefits

• Rest easy knowing you’re contributing to a better world through more sustainable food production.
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other
• Work with cutting edge technology

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

**At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.

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