40-45 hours/week April - December
30-35 hours/week January - March
* Paid vacation time in the off-season *
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate our small fleet of tractors and other production equipment under the direction of the Equipment and Facilities Manager.
- Tractor work includes primary tillage, bed prep, planting, mowing, spreading amendments, cultivation, laying plastic, bed lifting for harvest, cover-cropping, and general field upkeep.
- Assist with equipment maintenance.
- Assist with the design and build of new equipment and infrastructure.
- Work with the Crop Production Assistant to set up and run irrigation system.
- Participate in additional aspects of field work and food production including weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, tarping, harvesting, washing, and packing.
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years prior experience with equipment operation on a similar scale (10-30 acres), be mechanically minded, and have stellar communication skills.
- Carpentry and plumbing skills are a plus!
- Minimum 2-year commitment
Please submit cover letter with resume to [email protected]