Assistant Agronomist

Share $23.88 Per Hour Assistant Agronomist (Suppressed)

Occupation:

Precision Agriculture Technicians

Location:

Farmington, NM - 87401 Positions available: 6 Job #: 955638

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Posted:

01/30/2026

Updated:

01/30/2026

Expires:

07/16/2026

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Medium-term Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Seasonal Duration Medium-term Employment Hours 54 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

JOB SEEKERS

If you are interested in this position, meet the experience/requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local America's Job center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. To be eligible for employment, applicants must: 1. Be able, willing, and available to perform the specified job duties for the duration of the contract period; 2. Have been apprised of all material terms and conditions of employment; 3. Agree to abide by all material terms and conditions of employment; 4. Be legally authorized to work in the United States; AND 5. Satisfy all minimum job requirements.

AMERICA'S JOB CENTER STAFF

Only refer applicants that are willing, able, and qualified to do the job and available at the time and place needed. "In view of the statutorily established basic function of the ES as a no-fee labor exchange, that is, as a forum for bringing together employers and job seekers, neither the ETA nor the SWAs are guarantors of the accuracy or truthfulness of the information contained on job orders submitted by employers. Nor does any job order accepted or recruited upon by the ES constitute a contractual job offer to which the ETA or a SWA is in any way a party." •

JOB INFORMATION

•How to apply: Provide a NM Jobs System resume (online) an application in person at the nearest One-Stop or contact the nearest America's Job Center at: 3401 E. 30th St., Farmington, NM 87402; phone number 505-566-4212; website: www.jobs.state.nm.us ; refer to JO# 955638 when applying.

Application Comments:

Potential US Workers (referrals) will be accepted from the local America's Job Center, through word-of-mouth, in person, via phone, fax, email, and other sources. All applicants should be thoroughly familiarized with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment on the job order.

Description:

This is a full-time temporary position from approximately April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. All applicants must be willing, able and qualified to perform work described in duties. Applicants must also be eligible for employment in the United States and available at the time and place needed. All qualified applicants who register at the nearest America's Job Center and complete an application for this position will automatically be referred to employer. Employer is required to contact each qualified referral.

Position:

6 Assistant Agronomist

Duties:

Crops/Commodities:

Potatoes. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Create a cropping plan, including maps, planting order, and variety recommendations; manage labor crews during the field season; oversee and manage irrigation designs, equipment, and installations; manage weekly irrigation scheduling for all crops; lead weed, pest and disease scouting, and make recommendations for elimination; recommend, schedule and supervise the application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizer and other crop-enhancing /protecting sprays; recommend, schedule and supervise the application of soil amendments to ensure that the soil is healthy and ready to receive the potato seed; pull soil samples, use soil probes and VRT Technology to monitor the condition of the soil for moisture and disease; pull petiole samples and perform yield digs; prepare and supervise preparation of potato seed for planting, ensuring that the cutter is working correctly and application of seed treatment is being applied correctly. Supervise agricultural workers performing crop production activities. Assign daily work duties, train workers in planting, cultivating, or harvesting techniques. Train workers on safety protocols. Perform quality control inspections on products. Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures. Review work to evaluate timeliness and proficiency. Prepare reports on production and crop yield. Supervise chemical application and other work activities associated with crop production. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required after a worker has an accident at work. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days following hire. Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and possessing or able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses may transport other workers to and from employer-provided housing directly to worksites each day and may transport workers around farms during the workday, may transport crops, supplies, tools and/or equipment/supplies between employer's farm locations, on private or public roads. Workers do not deliver to customers. Workers may drive multi-purpose vehicles that have a capacity of less than 13 tons, require a standard driver's license to operate, and may be used on or off farm by the workers (e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion). Workers are not required or expected to arrange for the routine pick-up of another worker or groups of workers on a regular schedule at other housing locations or centralized pick-up points. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. The employer will offer 3 shifts per 24 hours with an unpaid lunch break Monday through

Saturday:

(Shift 1) 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Shift 2) 2:00 p.m. to 11.30p.m. (Shift 3) 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Each worker will be assigned to a shift.

TERMINATION.

Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer's crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.) This job requires a minimum of 12 months of verifiable agricultural experience as a horticultural grower with agronomic recommendations and farm management experience. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required after a worker has an accident at work. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days of hire. Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Experience:

12 months experience required

Additional Requirements:

Drug Screen Lifting Requirement 60 lbs. Exposure to Extreme Temperatures Extensive Pushing or Pulling Extensive Sitting or Walking Frequent Stooping or Bending Over Repetitive Movements

Job Location:

Farmington, Bloomfield, and Fruitland, NM.

Tools:

Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the job.

Housing:

Employer will provide housing at no cost to the H-2A worker and US workers who are not reasonably able to return to their residence in the same day. Housing located in Farmington, NM.

Transportation:

Each day, the employer will provide transportation between the place where the employer has provided housing to the actual work site and back. Transportation will be without cost to the worker(s).

Additional Instructions:

AJC Staff must ensure to mention terms and conditions of employment to customers and are willing to commit to the dates of employment. Staff must make contact and send resume to employer or ask employer best way to apply. If you have additional questions, please contact NM SWA - Michael Valenzuela at 505-850-2972 or by email at: michael.valenzuela@dws.nm.gov Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. (Suppressed) Is a Private Sector employer with 2 locations

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