Specialty Agricultural Laborer & On-site Facilities Worker
Employer
1200 Fox Point Farms Lane The farm is located at the north portion of the property.
Encinitas, CA 92024
United States
Job description
Fox Point Farms is seeking one highly capable and physically fit Specialty Agricultural Laborer and On-Site Facilities Worker for our working agrihood farm
and hospitality property. This position is *extremely labor-intensive* and includes a wide range of outdoor, physical, and technically demanding tasks. The role
combines specialized farm labor, facilities repair, and chainsaw-related land management. You will work across the entire property, often independently and
without immediate supervision, clearing weeds and invasive species along the northern perimeter of the farm, trimming or felling young Eucalyptus trees with a
chainsaw, hauling large items across the property, and working directly with the farm team to manage our farm fields and associated infrastructure (mending and
repairing fences, etc.). The ideal candidate must be extremely comfortable and confident working alone with chainsaws and other maintenance equipment for
extended periods.
You will also assist in woodworking projects and general repairs around the property. Additional responsibilities include strenuous manual labor on the
vegetable farm. This includes heavy lifting, extended hours in heat and cold, and harvesting or planting produce. This is not a customer-facing role.
**Duties include, but are not limited to:**
- Use and maintenance of chainsaws and other power tools
- Tree removal, brush clearing
- Woodworking projects using hand and power tools in physically
demanding positions
- Basic plumbing and mechanical repairs for farm infrastructure
- Harvesting and planting vegetables using repetitive manual labor
- Lifting and hauling up to 80 lbs frequently
- Operating in extreme temperatures, wet or dusty environments with
minimal shade or shelter
-Frequent kneeling, crawling, crouching, and lifting while working on
uneven or muddy terrain”
Special Requirements
Experience with chainsaws and related safety procedures.