Agricultural Research Technician III

Overview

Location : Kamuela, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: (EVA) University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 5
Position Number:: 0000397
Description
EXTERNAL VACANCY - OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

Title:

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III
Position Number: 0000397
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII / COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE

Location:

HAWAII AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS ON THE NORTH EASTERN SIDE (MEALANI, LALAMILA & KONA)
Last Day To File:
* CONTINUOUS
Fund: GENERAL
Salary: $3,606 MONTHLY

* THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

This class represents the first independent level of work performance in support of agricultural research projects and/or the conduct of specialized agricultural operations. Assistance is provided researchers in the conduct and completion of all phases of projects in accordance with experimental design involving standardized practices and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision. It is periodically checked while in progress and on completion for results by a researcher or a higher-level technician.

A position in this class may include the supervision of a few lower-level aids as needed. Higher-level work may be assigned for purposes of developing an incumbent; and performs other related duties as assigned.

General

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.

Examples of qualifying general experience are planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or laboratory studies of plant diseases.

Specialized

Experience:

One (1) year of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with an appreciation of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two (2) or more of the following crop propagation;

care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawai'i.

Lifting and Carrying: Applicants must have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to assist lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Pesticide Certification: Applicants must, within six (6) months of hire, obtain a certificate as a Commercial Applicator of Restricted Pesticides, Category 1A - Agricultural Plant - pest control, and obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator.

Substitutions Allowed