Company description
We are a diversified farm, producing certified organic vegetables, grains, and chicken, pasture raised pork and lamb, and bone broth and chicken stock. We primarily sell at local farmers markets where we enjoy meeting our customers and talking about good things to eat all day long!
Job description
We are looking for a motivated, problem solving individual to join our production team to operate equipment, trouble-shoot problems, and maintain and repair equipment and facilities. You will work independently to keep our vehicles and equipment in top shape, and work with the production team to implement the farm's production plans in the field. Responsibilities include: perform field tractor work using a variety of equipment and implements. Perform routine vehicle, equipment and facility maintenance. Utilize innovation and creativity to improve farm equipment and systems. Communicate with farm owner to discuss tractor work, repair issues, coordinating jobs and equipment use.
Background and skills desired: Practical experience and knowledge of vegetable growing systems, ability to understand field production processes for organic crops, ability to understand detailed farm plans. Mechanical experience, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding and fabrication. Strong communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and situations. Ability to work independently primarily, while also being part of a team. Must be extremely responsible, self-motivated and capable of handling complex instructions. Must have driver's license. Must be capable of handling physically demanding work.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $16.00 - $20.00
Application instructions
This job expired on April 17, 2019
Deadline
no deadline