Field and Garden Associate
Field and Garden Associate
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Job Description
The Sisters of the Humility of Mary are seeking an energetic individual to assist the Director of Land Management with the overall operation and maintenance of the Villa Maria Farm and its property. Experience operating tractors and tractor mounted implements required. Provides for the safe economical operation of equipment. Responsible for repairing farm equipment.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Administration
Works with personnel during seasonal or peak periods of high labor demands.
Maintains filed records and a notebook for reference of past work.
Farm & Land
Assists in planning and maintaining a crop rotation and implementing a conservation plan.
Helps plant and harvests garden crops.
Serves as land management department mechanic by adjusting repairing and maintaining equipment for crop production.
Removes tree branches rocks and stones from planting areas to prevent equipment damage.
Cut ted rake bale move and store hay.
Assists with weeding pruning harvesting grapevine control and planting when necessary.
Assists with forestryrelated projects.
Mows fields that are fallow to prevent the spreading of weeds and saplings.
Keeps roadways open to wooded areas for fire protection.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Assists Director from time to time with nonrelated functions including nature trail maintenance hosting farm tours etc.
Assists with greenhouse operations.
Assists with produce production.
Cuts and splits firewood for our wood furnace that helps in heating the greenhouse.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree (Agricultural Science) or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
