FARM LABORER (Farm Laborer) | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis, CA | United States
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FARM LABORER (Farm Laborer) Department Description
The Department of Viticulture & Enology (V&E) is an academic department in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) and is part of the Agricultural Experiment Station at UC Davis. The V&E vineyards are special facilities devoted to the cultivation of grapevines for research, the teaching of field-based viticulture practices, and for the production of grapes to be used for the Enology classes throughout the academic year, along with use for the extension of knowledge to industry stakeholders.
Job Summary Under supervision, responsible for providing skilled and semi-skilled agricultural vineyard field support for research and teaching projects, including performing general nursery duties of the vines; performing specialized cultural work such as irrigating, applying insecticides, herbicide and fertilizers; perform pruning, suckering, leafing, harvest, disking; and operating farm equipment such as tractors, fork lifts, and all-terrain vehicles at vineyard facilities in Davis and Oakville.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range $19.47/hr. - $23.15/hr. No. of Positions 1 Appointment Type Career Percentage of Time 100% Shift Hours Manager will advise Location UC Davis Union Representation Yes - SX Benefits Eligible Yes Apply by Date 03/16/2024
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
- Stoop, bend and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Sit for two hours or more at one time operating field equipment.
- Perform repetitious field work.- Walk on uneven terrain, including plowed ground.
- Work in the field under hot, uncomfortable conditions.
- Skills to drive farm vehicles, operate tractors and operate hand tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Flexibility and willingness to accommodate seasonal needs and department requests for support to include nights, pre-dawn hours, and weekends.
- Work flexible schedule to meet operational need.
- CA Driver's License to drive to work site.
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Additional Minimum License/Certification: Minimum Education/Experience: - A minimum of one year of experience in pruning and vine training of many diverse collections of vines including wild grape species, rootstocks, wine and table grapes.
- Experience with grapevine canopy management, including suckering, leafing, planting, wire movement, trellis repair, and harvesting of grapes.
- A minimum of one year of agricultural experience to operate agricultural equipment including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, and specialized farm equipment such as hedging equipment, sprayers for pesticides and herbicides, weed abatement implements.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) : - Comfortable with a varied schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be willing to work variable days (including weekends), hours, and locations as required to meet business needs.
- Skills to follow oral and written instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional Preferred License/Certification: Preferred Education/Experience: - Experience installing and repairing drip irrigation.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) : - Bilingual in English/Spanish.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
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Salary Range $19.47/hr. - $23.15/hr.
No. of Positions 1
Appointment Type Career
Percentage of Time 100%
Shift Hours Manager will advise
Location UC Davis
Union Representation Yes - SX
Benefits Eligible Yes
Apply by Date 03/16/2024
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UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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