General Farm Worker

Job description

Perform the following duties in a greenhouse: Transplanting/potting, watering, general plant care (i.e. pruning, staking, trellising) of flowers, edibles (i.e. vegetables) and other plants (trees, shrubs). Includes loading soil into tray filler machine; transporting trays via carrying or pushing a cart full of trays to other location; loading and unloading trays/baskets from the floor onto carts to transport; labeling pots, placing pots/tray packs into trays; watering plants according to their moisture needs; loading and unloading carts onto trucks/trailers for shipping. Organization of supplies such as pots, planters, trays, soil, etc. Application of fertilizer/ fungicides/ pesticides through drench or spray. General cleaning, trash removal, snow removal, and grounds care (i.e. weed eating, spraying cleanup) Drive to town to pick up greenhouse supplies. Property maintenance and/or repair of greenhouse structure and/or equipment. Maintenance of greenhouse properties including lawns, flower beds, trees, fences, weeding, watering, and removing debris/trash. Maintenance of buildings includes repair/replacement of roof plastics. Maintenance and assembly of equipment include sprayers, shopping carts, shipping carts, drip systems, etc.

Crops: Annuals, Perennials

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.