Farm Technician - Abacus Service Corporation
Esparto, CA 95627
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Job Type: | Recruited | Number of Positions: | 1 |
System Location: | Client Corporation-2063 | Created Date: | 1/15/2025 |
Job Title: | Farm Technician | ||
CWR Type: | W-2 | Reason: | Overload |
Qualifications:
Please see JD attached.Responsibilities:
Farm Technician - Major tasks and responsibilities of positionCrop Managemento Execute the crop work in cooperation with the breeding, Operation and M&S team in the mosteffective and efficient way. o Responsible for the operational work in the fields in order to grow the crop successfully and withthe goal too Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily work to ensure a well running breedingprogram/projects.Resource Managemento Use the farm facilities (field and machinery in a proper and safe way and when needed take careof maintenance and repairs or contact third parties). o Drive tractors, trucks, cars, forklifts safe and proper way. o Use power tools and field equipment in a safe and proper way, take care of maintenance andrepairs and contacts with related third parties. o Execute the daily work regarding crop work and maintenance in the most effective and efficientway. o Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of basic irrigation systemso Perform basic math calculations for mixing pesticides, fertilizers, disinfectants, ect.Farm Technicians have also to take care of certain tasks outside normal working hours, like irrigatingcrops, pest control, control of the growth of crops or watch and check premises and test security systemwhen needed. These tasks are compensated in a specific way and can be an essential responsibility ofthe job.Value added to the success of the company - what are the main objectives of the function " o Quality and timeliness in the works. o Communication with colleagueso Work according QHSE standardso Working according Plant Hygiene ruleso Result projecto Clean the seed. o Crops in good condition. o Order and tidiness in premises.Comments/Special Instructions Attached Documentation:
Farm Operator | Job Description | 1/16/2025 1:52 AM (EST) | Tram Nguyen |
Requestor & Work Location
Requested by: | N/A | Alternate: | N/A | |||||||
Report To: | N/A | |||||||||
Phone: | N/A Ext.:N/A | |||||||||
Travel Required: | How Much Travel? | |||||||||
Report To Manager's Office Address | 27502 Highway 16, Esparto, CA 95627 United States | |||||||||
Start Date: | 2/3/2025 | Work Days: |
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End Date: | 10/3/2025 | |||||||||
Start Time: | 6:00 AM | Total Reg Hours: | 40.00 | |||||||
End Time: | 2:30 PM | Overtime Required: | ||||||||
Lunch Time: | 30 Minutes | |||||||||
Exempt: | Open Bid: |
Attachment :
APV Job Description
Position purpose:
- Operator Farm Esparto is responsible to execute the operational work related to the RD Farm with Open Field Crop growing and maintenance activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide the necessary support to the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD and M&S programs and projects
Major Accountabilities:
- Execute work in cooperation with the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD, and M&S teams under the direction of the Esparto Farm Foreman such as tractor work, pesticides applications, irrigations and fertilization.
- Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily activities to ensure efficient and effective support to all programs.
- Perform regular maintenance of Farm equipment, irrigation system and fields
- Use farm facilities in a proper and safe way, following company regulations and guidelines.
Key Success Factors:
- Proactive mindset and team player
- Follow and implement all EHS requirements and trainings
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Education:
- High School degree or equivalent
- Work experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture and crop management
- Competences:
- Communicating
- Knowledge on farm equipment operation and maintenance
- Knowledge on crop management and crop growing concepts (e.g. pest control - irrigation nutrition) measures and application
- Demonstrated knowledge on farm safety principles
- Skills:
- Solution-oriented
- Detail orientated
- Comfortable communicating and performing in a diverse team
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain and Pesticide Applicators License
- Required communication skills:
- Preferred bilingual Spanish and English
Working conditions:
This position is regularly challenged by- Constantly evolving environmental conditions, like cold, heat, wet and dusty conditions and after hours.
- Constant change of farm equipment, people, agronomic practices, technology etc.
Source : Abacus Service Corporation