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Farm Operations Foreman

  • 492395
  • Kimberly, Idaho, United States, 83341
  • Staff
  • Opening on: Oct 27 2026

Appointment Information

Working Title: Farm Operations Foreperson

Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department: 769-CALS Kimberly Research Center

Location: Kimberly

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $24.79 per hour or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

This role manages all field, equipment, and operational aspects of the University of Idaho’s Kimberly Research and Extension Center (KREC in the Magic Valley. This position is essential to supporting high-quality research projects and the overall mission of the Center, which focuses on agricultural research in crops like potatoes, sugar beets, dry beans, and more.

Duties may include:
  • Hiring, training, and supervising farm staff
  • Managing complex plant production protocols for research
  • Maintaining vehicles and equipment
  • Coordinating daily field operations
  • Operating tractor and other equipment
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

  • Two years of experience supervising in an agricultural setting
  • Four years of agricultural experience
  • Experience in:
    • working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
    • following safety practices
    • keeping records
    • irrigated farming
    • farm management techniques, including equipment operation, maintenance, and crop management practices

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

  • Must have a driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
  • Possess a limited (private) pesticide applicator’s license and chemigation applicator’s license or the ability to obtain these licenses within three months
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

  • Degree in agriculture, agronomy, mechanics, or related field
  • Knowledge of the requirements of field research
  • Experience running, troubleshooting, and affecting minor repairs of farm equipment, tools, and machinery
  • Knowledge of proper chemical application safety procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

  • Work in adverse environmental conditions and with toxic chemicals
  • Sit for long periods of time in a tractor
  • Climb ladders, bend, and stoop
  • Lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Work in inclement weather conditions

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 13, 2026, will receive first consideration.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

In addition to filling out an application please provide a resume and cover letter.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of application

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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.