Farm Operations Foreperson

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Moscow, Idaho, United States • USD $18 / hour • 18h ago

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004948P

Position Title
Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department
Palouse Rsrch Ext Education Ctr

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The foreperson performs general farm support duties in regards to research, including operating farm equipment; assisting with all agronomic practices associated with dryland farming and research plot land preparation, maintenance and harvest; and assisting with equipment and facility maintenance and repairs. The foreperson also assists in processing foundation seed including cleaning, treating and packaging seed. The Farm Operations Foreperson is also responsible for maintaining the appearance of the farms and will occasionally assist with livestock operations.

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/palouse-research-extension-and-education-center

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

Experience employing dry land farming practices
Experience handling and applying pesticides according to safety guidelines

Required Education

None

Required Other

Must be able to acquire a pesticide applicators license if not already licensed within 90 days from start date

Additional Preferred

Minimum of six years agriculture related experience preferred or four years of education in a related field and two years experience in agriculture
Must be able to safely operate all agriculture equipment relevant to dry land farming such as tractors, mowers, sprayers, combines, tillage equipment, grain drills, manure spreaders, skid-steer loaders, forklift, trucks, research plot equipment, livestock trailers, ATVs, pickups, and other motorized vehicles

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly

Degree Requirement
N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Employee Category
Classified

Pay Range
$18.22 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

Posting Date
07/21/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

First consideration date for receipt of applications is August 4, 2025.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background 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.

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