Short Term Temp Agriculture Technician - Horticulture Kern Community College District - 4.0 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Temporary | Permanent | Full-time $24.36 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Workplace health and safety waste management Assembly Driver's License Laboratory equipment repair Laboratory inventory records management Associate's degree Laboratory waste disposal Full Job Description Salary $24.36 Hourly Location Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA Job Type Temporary - Classified Short Term Job Number

FY26-2700012

College Bakersfield College Department Agriculture Opening Date 07/23/2026 Salary Range/Class 39.5 Hours Per Week 20 Months Per Year 12 Assured Consideration Date 08/06/2026 Internal Posting Information None Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process. Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops, and instructional laboratories for animal science, crop science, food science and forestry. Representative Duties Perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of the above instructional laboratories; prepare various materials and/or solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment; assure efficient laboratory operations. Assist faculty and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; prepare and issue instructional materials and equipment for classroom demonstrations; maintain computerized records of materials and equipment utilized by students. Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; maintain parent stock in the greenhouses; manage livestock at the direction of supervisor; arrange for proper disposal of hazardous waste materials. Maintain farm, greenhouse and nursery crops. Order, receive and store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories and assure adequate stock levels; drive a vehicle to pick up and purchase supplies as needed. Adjust, clean, maintain and perform repairs to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs as needed. Prepare and maintain various records and reports including hazardous waste reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required. Train and provide work direction to student workers and assigned staff; assign and review work; assist in the selection of new employees. Assist in the coordination of the use of laboratory facilities; assure the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment. Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment, including. Farm and landscaping machinery. Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and special projects as assigned. May provide assistance and participate in planning, set up and delivery of special events related to agricultural programs; interact as needed with outside vendors and community members. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree with course work in an agriculture based field with some laboratory experience. Animal science, crop science or ornamental horticulture preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF

Operation, preparation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory. Principles of animal husbandry (including health and wellness), crop science, horticulture and food science. Health and safety regulations. Principles and practices of providing work direction and training. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Curriculum, goals and objectives of the department. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Proper methods of hazardous waste disposal. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Operation of a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment including a computer.

ABILITY TO

Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations. Provide information and assistance to faculty and staff. Properly assemble and store assigned equipment, materials and supplies. Issue and receive equipment and supplies. Maintain equipment in proper working order. Perform light repairs to equipment Maintain records related to work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Train and provide work direction to others. Assign and review the work of others. Meet schedules and time lines. Work independently with little direction. Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment including a computer. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. Completed applications must include the following. Completed online application for employment Current resume Letter of interest (cover letter) List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application) Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position) It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc. Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.) Discrimination Free Work Environment Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information. Work Authorization Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. E-Verify The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. Helpful Links Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Job Descriptions Benefits Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Long-term Disability In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection: Flex 125 Additional products and services through American Fidelity Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance Tax Shelter Annuities The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit. The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit. All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date. The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through

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Permanent Employees (19 hours or less) Adjuncts Temporary Hourly Professional Experts For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.