GIS Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to focused role in agriculture, chance for career advancement, but lower salary compared to other positions.
- Hourly range: $23.00 - $30.00.
- Develop GIS skills in agricultural settings.
- Mentorship opportunities available.
Pros
- Hands-on experience in agri-tech.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a niche field.
- Supportive working environment and team mentorship.
Cons
- Lower hourly pay ($23.00 - $30.00) compared to similar roles.
- Fieldwork may be challenging in adverse weather.
- Limited scalability if looking for rapid career advancement.
Who it's for
Entry-level / Mid-level • Onsite
Good fit
- New graduates or entry-level GIS candidates.
- Individuals looking to enter the agri-tech industry.
- Tech enthusiasts eager for fieldwork experience.
Not recommended for
- Established GIS experts seeking higher roles.
- Candidates preferring remote positions.
- Those unwilling to work outdoors.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Company Description
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. In early 2015, Wonderful Orchards ventured into the Bee business with the intention of contributing to the long-term health of bees, investing in R&D efforts and further develop best practices for the industry. Wonderful Bees is growing across the nation! Our growth is exciting, but we can’t do it alone. Join us in this new venture as we look to expand and hire various roles! Wonderful Orchards and Wonderful Bees are a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion 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
Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Technician to join our team in Shafter, CA (Onsite Role). This role offers a great opportunity for individuals early in their geospatial careers to gain hands-on experience 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.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in maintaining and updating spatial databases 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 basic 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
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:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress or equivalent work experience) in Geography, Environmental Science, Agriculture, GIS, or a related field.
- Basic familiarity with ArcGIS Pro 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
Pay Range: $23.00 - $30.00/ hr and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
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.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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