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This job expired on April 01, 2023

Equipment Manager on Organic Farm Maitri Farm

  • Date Posted January 31, 2023
  • Location Amenia, NY
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description We grow certified organic vegetables and non-certified cut flowers We are located on the NY-CT border in along the Webatuck Creek and grow for our local community members and amazing restaurants. Our vegetables are NOFA-NY Certified Organic and are harvested fresh to order, guaranteeing the best taste and nutrition. Job description The Equipment and Facilities Manager is a very important position at Maitri Farm with direct responsibilities for the maintenance and repair of all farm vehicles, equipment and facilities. In addition to being the lead mechanic and handy man, the equipment and facilities manager also plays a role in field production activities, especially during the April-November growing season. This position reports directly to the Farm Manager and Flower Farmer and co-manages assistants along with the Field Production Manager. Following are the primary responsibilities of this position:

Equipment and Vehicles
• maintain and repair as needed all farm vehicles, tractors, implements, and other production equipment
• troubleshoot equipment issues in the field
• source new equipment as needed
• maintain shop workspace including daily cleaning, organization and managing inventory of shop supplies
• maintain service logs for all work done
• manage vendor relationships as well as oversight of vendors performing onsite and offsite services for the farm
• respond to emergency issues with vehicles and equipment as needed

Facilities
• maintain and repair as needed all farm facilities including packing house, greenhouses, farm store, grounds, maintenance garage, and various storage buildings
• coordinate new building projects including high tunnels, greenhouses, and other farm buildings
• respond to emergency issues with facilities as needed

Management
• co-manage Field Production Assistants along with Field Production Manager
• participate in weekly farm operations meetings
• track equipment inventory and budget for new equipment as needed
• develop and maintain equipment and facilities budget

Field Production
• Respond to equipment issues in the field
• Operate field equipment in support of field production crew

Requirements
• Minimum two years tractor experience on a farm, ranch, or construction site
• Minimum two years mechanic experience
• For this position valid current driver’s license is required
• Carpentry, forestry, electrical, or construction experience a bonus

Hours, schedule, and compensation
April-November: average 55 hours/week with ramp up and down on both ends of the main growing season; typical schedule M-F, 5:30am-4:30 pm with occasional weekend hours
December-March: average 35 hours/week; typical schedule M-F, 7am-3pm
• Competitive annual salary
• Health insurance
• Free farm produce
• 80 hours paid vacation time in year one with annual review; up to 1 additional week of unpaid time off

Maitri Farm is committed to an inclusive work environment that supports and nurtures individuals throughout their tenure. We encourage and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, without regard to income, race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, or perceived physical disability. Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $25.00 Application instructions
This job expired on April 01, 2023
DeadlineFebruary 28, 2023

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