Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 7, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
565K-YN_CS_NPS - Farmer 3Business Title:
Farmer 3Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As a Farmer 3 for the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center you will lead assigned temporary labor and perform a variety of assignments in general farming work, which may include assisting in the care and management of orchards, operating and repairing a variety of light, medium and heavy farming equipment, field and shop work. This position will supervise, instruct, and train temporary farm workers and other part-time laborers. You will communicate with Washington State University (WSU) staff and public in person, by phone and by email on a variety of work related matters. You will also be responsible for reviewing a variety of materials and resources to ensure to ensure proper and successful completion of work by you and your team. Some travel off site may be required.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
65% Field Work and Orchard Research Support
15% Shop Work/Repairs
15% Lead
5% Other Duties
Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed outdoors, with occasional off-site travel. The position involves navigating varied terrain (such as yards, unpaved walkways, and driveways) and accessing different building types (including areas with stairs or narrow corridors). Some job duties include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work Conditions:
Most of the work is performed in an outdoor environment but interactions in employee workplaces are periodically necessary. This may be indoors or outside in any weather condition. Intense emotional situations may exist which necessitate incumbent’s ability to lend a calming influence and control.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,752 to $5,011 | Range 42 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Three years of experience in farm related work, at least six months must include experience directing the work of others: college or vocational training in agriculture may be substituted for the work experience.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Must have pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain license within 90 days of hire
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Preferred Qualifications:
Willingness to work irregular hours when necessary
Knowledge and ability to operate, repair and maintain farm and other related equipment.
Fluent in English and Spanish Language
About Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center - The Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) hosts WSU faculty and USDA-ARS scientists, as well as support staff and students, who conduct research and outreach on annual and perennial specialty crops, with a primary emphasis on apple, pear, and cherry. Disciplines represented include entomology, horticulture, plant physiology, plant pathology, and soil biology. For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Location: Wenatchee, WA (actual work location could vary)
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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