Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 27, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1290-NN_ADMINPRO - Agriculture and Maintenance Manager, 1290-YN_ADMINPRO - Agriculture and Maintenance Manager
Business Title:
Agriculture and Maintenance Manager
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Agriculture and Maintenance Manager, you will administer, manage, and oversee the day-to-day operations of three Crop and Soil Sciences farms and one Plant Pathology research farm located in the Pullman, WA area. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to, planning, coordinating and implementing farm management operations to support individual and collaborative research projects; maintaining and improving farm infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of equipment and improvements; ensuring the farms operate with a positive fiscal balance; supervising one or two permanent, civil service employees, along with various temporary hourly employees as needed; and organizing and executing field days, farm advisory committee meetings, and research planning meetings.
You will be working on a research farm that supports a range of plant, soil, pathogens and other researcher activities. The role requires extensive knowledge of farm management and skills in operating and maintaining specialized equipment and instrumentation required for modern farming using best practices and in a manner consistent with maximizing the research utility of the farms.
In this position, you must regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion, and demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration with Washington State University (WSU)faculty members and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)adjunct scientists from the Department of Crop and Soil and the Department of Plant Pathology
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $5,485.73 - $8,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years of experience in managing an agricultural/industrial facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Positions require a valid driver’s license. May be required to obtain and maintain position specific licenses/registrations.
Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)Public Operator’s/Pesticide applicators license at the time of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license at time of hire.
Must have the ability to work in an outdoor environment for an entire work shift with exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.
Experience as a technician in production and/or research setting with farm experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Inland Northwest farming practices, including crop rotations, crop growth and development, conservation farming systems, soil fertility, plant diseases, inspect pest and weeds and their management
Experience working with tools and equipment required for equipment fabrication and repair.
Understanding and experience in field research design and management including small plot equipment, prioritizing accurate data and sample availability. Optimize yield in bulk areas while prioritizing research goals in overall planning and training.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -https://css.wsu.edu/
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Crop and Soil Sciences
Location: Pullman, WA
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 time
Position Term:
12 Month
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