Vegetable Gardener Crew
2 weeks ago
The Vegetable Gardener Crew coordinates with the Director of Landscape Management and Farm supervisor in all areas of ground maintenance responsibilities.
This will be a seasonal position, requiring 30-40 hours per week, running from April through October.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
- Coordinate with Director of Landscape Management and farm supervisor in all areas of grounds maintenance responsibilities.
- Plant, harvest, weed, water crops, mow, weed trim.
- Apply control measures for insects, diseases, weeds, pests, and fertility.
- Maintain records for all applications, crops, and harvest poundage.
- Assist in all cultural programs for flowerbeds, turf, and greenhouse maintenance.
- Keep the barn, greenhouse, and equipment clean and tidy.
- Assist with seasonal decorations and floral arrangements as needed.
- Perform other seasonal duties as assigned.
- Able to stoop, stand, and operate hand tools for extended amount of time.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE
Previous horticulture, gardening, operating equipment or experience preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong customer relations skills.
Ability to work flexible shifts, in various weather conditions.
SUPERVISION
Position functions with supervision.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
Basic knowledge of running and using farm equipment and tools. Prefer candidate to have basic knowledge of caring for vegetable plants, able to identify weeds, crop needs, proper harvesting technics and insects.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license.
