Ag Farm Operator (TEMPORARY HELP POOL 2025/2026 School Year)

Under the general direction of the Vice Principal, the Ag Farm Operator oversees

the

operation

of

the

school

farm,

as

directed; performs

a

variety

of

semi­skilled tasks independently in the production of crops and care of livestock; assists in the maintenance and repair of structures, related physical facilities, and equipment; performs general custodial and grounds maintenance duties to ensure students have a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean place in which to learn and develop.

The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with activities in support of the school farm which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists agriculture instructors in the pick-up and delivery of livestock, feed, and
  
  supplies.
• Assists agriculture staff in the maintenance of livestock barns/areas, horticulture facilities, pasture grounds, and storage
  
  areas.
• Assists classroom teachers in agricultural laboratory
  
  situations, including supervision and/or transportation of students.
• Assists
  
  with
  
  the operation and repair of various systems,
  
  including irrigation, feed delivery, and environmental
  
  controls.
• Irrigates trees and row crops, sugar testing of
  
  fruit.
• Lives in District-owned mobile home located on school farm site; watches over the farm to prevent vandalism and/or destruction of property.
• Maintains a record of time accounting, work completed, practices and services performed, and materials used for various
  
  projects.
• Maintains
  
  appropriate
  
  confidentiality
  
  related to
  
  the
  
  status
  
  of
  
  students
  
  and program
  
  activities.
• Manages the farm in the absence of students and/or agricultural
  
  staff.
• Manages the feed and health care of all species of
  
  livestock;
  
  handles livestock in a husbandry-like
  
  manner.
• Operates a forklift or pallet jack for loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items or materials.
• Operates
  
  and
  
  performs
  
  light
  
  general
  
  maintenance
  
  on
  
  equipment
  
  including tractors, power mowers, sprayers, and other labor-saving
  
  devices; coordinates
  
  with
  
  district
  
  personnel
  
  to
  
  ensure regular
  
  maintenance or repair
  
  is performed on department
  
  vehicles/trailers.
• Operates power tools and
  
  standard farming
  
  equipment, and pressure washes buildings.
• Participates
  
  in
  
  weekly
  
  agriculture
  
  department
  
  meetings
  
  to
  
  plan
  
  and
  
  develop duty lists and present reports on duties performed or required.
• Perform semi-skilled labor in the production of row, vine, tree, and horticultural crops; cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and harvests annual and perennial crops; applies pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and performs pest control, including chemical
  
  and cultural
  
  control
  
  of
  
  pests; maintain
  
  records related to practices/services
  
  performed.
  
  
• Reads and interprets blueprints and designs.
  
  
• Repairs, maintains, and assists in the construction of farm fencing, livestock structures, and
  
  buildings.
• Weekly work schedule may be flexed during seasonal farm crop spraying to ensure safety on school grounds.
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, techniques, and materials used in diversified farming operations, including cultivating, planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting crops, and raising a variety of livestock
• Methods and materials used in chemical and cultural control and eradication of diseases and pests
  
  
• General custodial, grounds maintenance, and a variety of trade skills related to farming equipment and structures (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding)
• Use and operation of a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heaving equipment used in farming

• Repair, maintenance, and construction of fencing, livestock facilities, and buildings
• Basic operation of a computer and assigned software
• Basic math,
  
  including
  
  calculations using
  
  fractions,
  
  percentages,
  
  and/or ratios

• Health and
  
  safety
  
  practices
  
  and procedures
  
  used in farming operations, including proper lifting techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate heavy farming equipment, such as trucks, tractors, implements,
  
  loaders/backhoes,
  
  forklifts, and other labor-saving devices
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other standard equipment
• Determine facility maintenance problems, and complete semi-skilled repairs utilizing a variety of trade skills (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding)
• Read, write,
  
  and
  
  communicate clearly
  
  in
  
  English
• Understand, follow,
  
  implement,
  
  and
  
  give oral
  
  and
  
  written
  
  directions
  
  in
  
  English
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, administration, parents, and the public
• Plan and organize work, and adapt to changing work priorities
• Operate a computer and assigned software
• Maintain accurate record of time and materials used,
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Learn, appropriately
  
  apply, and
  
  adhere
  
  to district
  
  policies,
  
  procedures,
  
  and
  
  other regulations
  
  related
  
  to
  
  the
  
  position,
  
  and contribute
  
  to
  
  the
  
  successful
  
  fulfillment of
  
  the
  
  District
  
  Mission
• Learn
  
  and
  
  apply
  
  current
  
  technology
  
  to assigned
  
  duties
• Maintain timely, regular, and consistent attendance at work
• Physical stamina sufficient to maintain a strenuous work schedule
• Observe health and safety regulations
• Maintain certifications and ongoing training

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include

working

under general

direction,

using standardized methods and/or procedures, providing information and/or advising others, and

operating

within

a

defined budget. Utilization of some resources from

other work

units may

be

required

to perform the job's functions. There is a continual

opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible work in the management of a farm.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver's License to drive to various locations and transport equipment and materials.
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL) - must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire
• Valid Forklift Operator Certificate(must be obtained within six (6) months of employment)

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After an offer of employment, obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years) Pre-employment physical exam (C) through the District's provider at the District's expense
  • Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Substitute Rate -$22.26 per hour

On -call as needed.

**This position is temporary and on call as needed and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position and no benefits are provided.**

Materials Required:

1. Completed application

2. High School Diploma or GED

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this web site. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Technician, Norma Orozco at normaorozco@maderausd.org or (559) 675-4500 Ext. 296.



The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Wed, 06 Aug 2025

• 

• Madera Unified School District - Personnel Commission

• (559) 675-4500 Ext. 295

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