Winter Grounds Maintenance Worker (ag Equipment Operator)
Employer
389 Leeds-Athens Rd.
Athens, NY 12015
United States
Job description
The Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker (Agricultural Equipment Operator) will perform general winter maintenance on farm-owned property. Clear snow using snowplow, shovels and skid steer loader. Remove snow from greenhouses using push brooms and roof clearing tools, keep greenhouse heating units clear of snow. De-ice water lines during extreme cold periods. Clean and service all tractors, field implements, and small equipment used in winter season. Maintain greenhouses by washing/disinfecting all benches, tools, pots, greenhouse structures, including poly covering and associated equipment. Perform seasonal clean out of other buildings, including barns, storage sheds, and housing units as needed to prepare for growing season. 1 month verifiable experience in operating a snow plow, skid steer loader and farm tractors of 50-100 horsepower. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers. Number of hours each week and daily work schedule may fluctuate depending on weather conditions.
Special Requirements
None