Emergency Hire - Crop Technician - College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
About The Position
Cal Poly Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Requirements
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in the production of field, garden, vegetable or specialty crops (orchards, vineyards, feed crops, etc.).
- Equivalent to 60 semester or 90 quarter units of academic work at a recognized college or university, including agriculture and science courses applicable to the production of general field and specialty crops.
- (Additional specialized experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledges and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for each 30 semester or 45 quarter units of accredited college work.)
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Implement an irrigation and fertilization program.
- Scout and monitor all orchard crops and other crops at the Crops Units for pests and signs and symptoms of pest damage and abiotic disorders. Record all monitoring activity and discuss/seek input on appropriate management recourse.
- Supervise and train student assistants who work at the Crops Units, including providing safety and food safety training, and feedback on student job performance.
- Assist faculty/staff with training and supervising student assistants in crop production. Use organizational and time-management skills to schedule work activities related to the Crops Unit.
- Follow all risk management SOPs developed by the department, college or university.
- Set up equipment for class and lab use.
- Assist department or college faculty/staff in regular maintenance of cropping and system equipment.
- Develop and regularly update equipment inventory lists (with Excel and/or Word computer programs or web-based interfaces), purchase needed items in a timely manner for production and class purposes.
Benefits
- Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
