Maintenance And Construction Laborer

Job description

Duties described in this section will be performed exclusively on the farms/ worksites of the employer described in section C. Place of Employment Information and C. Additional Place of Employment Information
Crops/Commodities: sweet corn and green beans.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Workers will move air compressors and construct new ceiling/walls in packing area. Workers will perform maintenance on the corn line. Install large conveyors and perform some teardown work. Will repair machinery. Will operate forklift, scissor lifts, run new air lines to a relocated air compressor, install new electrical outlets, and upgrade the HVAC system. Use electrical hand tools, move conveyor belts, and fabricate parts.

The task performed will be done in extreme outdoor temperatures. Tasks involving physical labor at farm and packing house worksites, specific to maintenance/construction. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments, specific to maintenance/construction. Clean/prepare construction site(s), erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist with disassembling broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble when repairs are complete. Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other areas. Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance activities.

Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with construction of farm buildings and facilities. Clean and prepare construction site to eliminate possible hazards. Install doors, steel frames, plastic coverings, shade cloth, caulking structures, and other fixtures. Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials. Provide assistance to craft workers such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons. Clean/prepare building site, backfill excavations, set braces to support excavation, and erect scaffolding. Compact or level ground to grade specifications. Remove rubble, debris, and other waste materials. Operate construction tools and equipment including, but not limited to, air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment. Use and operate and tools, equipment, and instruments safely, with or without direction.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Special Requirements

To be considered for the jobs, applicants are required to have at least 6 months prior agricultural maintenance/construction experience working on a vegetable farm handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing required.