Job Details

Senior Technician, Foundation Seed

Position Number: 7145120
Location: Kimberly, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Senior Technician, Foundation Seed

Posting Number: SP005265P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Kimberly Research Center
Location: Kimberly

Posting 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
Maintain written and computerized inventories
General Maintenance and pest management for Foundation Seed building

Required 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 drivers 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:

Bachelors 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
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.74 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: 05/08/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special 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
amjackson@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51516

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.