GIS Technician II (Onsite)
With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Technician to join our team in Shafter, CA. This role offers a great opportunity for individuals early in their geospatial careers with 1-2 years of experience to join a team supporting large-scale agricultural operations. You’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals to help collect, manage, and map spatial data for our orchards. This is a growth-oriented role with mentorship and training, perfect for candidates looking to develop their GIS skills in a real-world agricultural setting.
Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.
- Maintenance of spatial databases and creation of data for crop usage, acreage, plantings, and ranch infrastructure.
- Support the creation of maps for internal teams, including field trials, project maps, and operational planning.
- Conduct spatial analysis using ArcGIS and help interpret results related to crop production and land use.
- Support the collection and quality control of field data using GPS equipment and mobile applications.
- Coordinate with farming and operations teams to gather data and provide map-based insights.
- Help create user-friendly dashboards and visualizations to present GIS data.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the GIS and Operations teams.
Pay Range: $30- $40/ Hour and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
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:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress or equivalent work experience) in Geography, Environmental Science, Agriculture, GIS, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in a technical geospatial role.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop and other ESRI tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, AND SKILLS:
- Interest in working with GPS units and mobile data collection tools.
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn data management best practices.
- This position involves both office and field work; candidates should be comfortable walking in orchards or uneven terrain and working outdoors during various weather conditions.
LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid CA Driver license
- Part 107 license an plus
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.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
- We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- 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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