Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic (FARM MACH MECH SR)

Job Summary

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Under the direction of the Ag Supv 2, provide assistance for the field activities at the Animal Science Animal Facilities and Farming Operations. Performing major and minor mechanical work on trucks, tractors, utility vehicles, farm and livestock equipment, waste handling equipment, livestock and general type trailers, pumps, generators, mobile welding units and implements.

Apply By Date

3/24/2025 at 11:59pm 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No Minimum Education Required
• Experience with specialized ag equipment/livestock systems including swathers, harvesters, balers, bale wagons, track and wheel tractors with electronic monitoring systems, load sensors, and scales, wheel loaders, forklifts, water wagons, scissor lifts, tractors, etc.
• Experience operating a variety of implements such as discs, harrows, land planes, mulchers, rototillers, ridgers, etc.
• Experience in production or research agriculture with the ability to understand the difference between production and scientific research and adapt to new and innovative trends and concepts.
• Ability to fabricate specialized parts or apparatuses for departmental production equipment (farming and livestock) as well as fabrication of apparatuses for teaching and research applications. Ability to organize tasks, work in animal production facilities and record-keeping for inventory and equipment.
• Basic understanding inspection principles in a federal and state licensed production facility.
• Skill to perform preventative maintenance on a daily basis to check fluids and lubricants in equipment being used, along with other daily tasks as defined in the user’s manual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to complete and maintain complete records of all duties performed along with a service record of all department equipment on a computer database and handwritten hard copy.
• Skills to prepare, plant, and harvest fields for forage production
• Skills to complete basic tasks in a federally inspected meat processing facility.
• Ability to milk cows in a state-inspected dairy.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% – Maintenance and Mechanical
• 30% – Facility Maintenance
• 30% – Field Operations
• 10% – General Facilities Relief Labor

Department Overview

Under direction of the Ag Supv 2, this position provides maintenance and operation of the Animal Science animal facilities. This position provides support for facility management, instruction, and participates in research and extension activities of the UCD Department of Animal Science.

Department Specific Job Scope

This position will operate various types of agricultural equipment ranging from skid loaders, wheel tractors, crawler tractors, harvesters, swathers, balers, etc. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of animal facilities and supporting units including: Goat facility, Horse Barn, Meat Lab, Lab Animal Facility, Dairy, Swine Center, Feedlot, Beef Barn, Avian Units, Sheep Unit, and Range Cattle Operations. May perform general animal care including feeding, milking, recognition and treatment of symptoms, harvest procedures and general husbandry practices.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $36.77/hr. – $51.52/hr. 
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: FARM MACH MECH SR
• UC Job Code: 008522
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Limited
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8-5
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: SX-Service Workers
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit’s employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs 
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family 
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave 
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth 
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources 
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services 
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles 
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here 
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Walking – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Sitting – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Bending/Stooping – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Twisting – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Reaching overhead – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Loud noise levels – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Microwave/Radiation – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations – Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Ability to organize & prioritize – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Numerical skills – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Constant Interaction – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Customer/Patient Contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

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.

Work outdoors in a dusty environment. Work in temperatures ranging from 23 – 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Work in and around machinery. Work around animals in confined areas. Work occasional overtime to complete unforeseen responsibilities to meet deadlines and keep priority deadlines in check. Work in all types of weather conditions.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain – we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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