Irrigation Intern
Irrigation Intern
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Job Description
Assisting with activities related to water scheduling and monitoring. Includes collecting recording and analyzing information from water monitoring devices (soil moisture sensors pressure bombs water transmitters water meters weather stations); assisting with water orders; organizing a database of irrigation equipment; and testing the accuracy of water meters.
- Occasionally the employment commitment may require work or travel on weekends and outside normal business hours to collect or analyze data.
- Field work requires use of an ATV and some farm machinery (training provided) and dexterity in handling moderately heavy 50 lbs. pieces of equipment while on foot in the orchards.
- Orchard conditions are extreme with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100 F.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge shall and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must be a Wonderful Scholar in Sophomore Junior or senior year of college.
- Enrolled in accredited graduate or undergraduate degree program with studies focused in Agriculture Water management Agriculture Engineering Bio Resource precision agriculture related field preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Selfdirected and able to work autonomously.
- Energetic and able to tackle new projects and ideas.
- Ability to write and present reports as requested.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
LICENCES:
- CA Valid Drivers License.
Pay rate: $18.50/hr.
Additional Information :
Why chose Wonderful
Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $5 billion company which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful Pistachios FIJI Water Wonderful Halos JUSTIN Wine and Teleflora. To learn more about The Wonderful Company visit www.wonderful or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit www.wonderful/csr.
- We nourish naturally We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious and besttasting foods are those from nature.
- We play to win Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
- We act differently With courage and fearlessness we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
