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This job expired on December 14, 2018

Farm Manager Harris Health System

  • Date Posted October 15, 2018
  • Location Houston, TX
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals — Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease — achieved Pathway to Excellence™ designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
Support in the running and management of the day to day farm work including harvest, bed prep, greenhouse work, planting, harvesting, deliveries field trips and classes. Planning weekly priorities through regular meetings with the LBJ Leadership and Harris Health Hub team to discuss various tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience (Years and Area):  3 - 5 years experience working on a production farm highly preferred.

Management Experience (Years and Area): None     

Equipment Operated:  Tiller, Power Harrow, Lawn Maintenance tools and other various power tools.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Willingness to work outdoors in Houston's weather and ability to lift 30 lbs +

Communication Skills:  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Spanish preferred.


Work Schedule:  1st Shift, Flexible
 

Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $17.78 - $22.67 Application instructions
This job expired on December 14, 2018
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