Under close supervision, performs unskilled or semi-skilled tasks such as hoe weeds, transplant vegetable or tree crops, thin row crops, prune and sucker citrus, harvest, hand application of fertilizer, portable sprinkler set-up, connect an assortment of irrigation hoses and micro-sprays, maintain and repair PVC irrigation system. Use simple hand tools to perform duties, Operate light trucks, and support the greenhouse in unskilled or semi-skilled tasks.

The full salary range for the Farm Laborer is $18.90 – $23.50 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $18.90- $20.87. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Licenses

Conditions

Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, communicate in English and demonstrated ability to perform general agricultural work; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Ability to work in an outside environment during inclement weather and temperature extremes; daily moving of material up to 40 pounds with assistance.
Ability to operate light pick-up trucks.
Demonstrated ability to perform general agricultural work, general greenhouse work, and citrus cultural care; experience in minor mini sprinkler and irrigation repairs
Ability to record labor hours using basic arithmetic calculations in field areas and plot locations of work assignments

Knowledge of basic tree care, greenhouse care, and irrigation systems

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.