Senior Technician, Foundation Seed

Senior Technician, Foundation SeedPosition Title - Senior Technician, Foundation SeedDivision/College - College of Agricultural & Life SciencesDepartment - Kimberly Research CenterLocation - KimberlyPosting Context Statement - Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex. KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices.Position Overview - The Senior Technician assists the Program Director by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases across various crops. Post-harvest responsibilities focus on processing seed lots and quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintenance of the equipment and facilities. These job duties are performed independently with minimal supervision and include coordinating and supervising seasonal help. Duties include: planning, planting, maintaining, inspecting, removing off-type plants, harvesting, seed cleaning, seed treating, and packaging. Arranging agreements with contract growers. Working with the Idaho Crop Improvement Association and the Idaho Department of Agriculture to assure certification seed standards. Applying pesticides and fertilizers. Operating, maintaining, and cleaning field equipment including planters, tractors, and harvesting equipment. Operating, maintaining, and cleaning seed processing equipment and forklift. Cleaning and treating seeds. Adhering to certification regulations and state and Federal seed laws. Maintaining written and computerized inventories. General Maintenance and pest management for Foundation Seed building.Unit URL - QualificationsRequired Experience - Experience with agricultural equipment.

Experience with seed production methods.

Experience working independently.

Experience following safety practices.

Experience with record keeping.Required Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.Required Other - Possess and maintain a Private Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within 12 months. Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles. Forklift endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months. Ability to work nonstandard hours. Ability to travel.Additional Preferred - Bachelor's Degree in agricultural science or a closely related field.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 80 pounds. Ability to be exposed to chemicals and dust. Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions.Degree Requirement - N/A: No degree requirement.Posting InformationFLSA Status - Non-ExemptEmployee Category - ClassifiedPay Range - $20.74 per hour or higher depending on experienceType of Appointment - Fiscal YearFTE - 1.0Full Time/Part Time - Full TimeFundingA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. - NoPosting Date - 05/08/2026Closing DateOpen Until Filled - YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Applications received by May 25, 2026, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, you must address all required qualifications in your cover letter, including your experience with agricultural equipment and seed production methods. In addition, please answer the supplemental questions as fully as possible. This position is located in Kimberly, Idaho. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email and request that one be sent to you.Applicant Resources - Check Statement - Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.EEO Statement - The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResume/CVCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional DocumentsSupplemental Questions* This position requires experience with equipment used in agricultural field production systems. Please tell us how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)* This position requires experience with methods used in production of various seed crops, operation, maintenance and repair of specialized field machinery and seed conditioning equipment. Please tell us how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)* This position requires experience working independently in field-based tasks. Please explain how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)* This position requires experience following safety practices. Please explain how you meet this requirement. (Open Ended Question)* This position requires experience with record keeping associated with certified seed production, shipping and inventory. Please tell us how you have gained your experience in this area. (Open Ended Question)* Do you possess a valid driver's license? YesNo* A Private or Professional Pesticide Applicators License with Restricted Use endorsement is required for this position. Do you already possess and maintain this license or are you able to obtain one within 12 months of hire? (University covers cost of licensing) (Open Ended Question)* Do you possess a Forklift Operator Endorsement or are able to obtain one within 6 months? (University provides training opportunities). (Open Ended Question)* After reviewing this position description and qualifications listed, are you willing and able to perform the work requirements of this position? YesNo* Please describe how you meet any of the additional preferred qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question)* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic CareersAssociation of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)ChronicleFacebookHigherEd/Academic ImpressionsHigher Ed JobsIdaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)Indeed.comInside Higher EdLinkedInNewspaperOther VenueProfessional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)University of Idaho WebsiteUniversity of Idaho Daily RegisterUniversity of Idaho EmployeeWord of MouthMilitaryjob.comDSPSjobs.comHigher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)