Head Farmer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

• Under the supervision of the Director of Vocational Services responsible for planning directing and overseeing operation of business ventures including a farm landscaping and associated business ventures such as for hire day work.
• Directs and supervises property lawn and otherwise required maintenance of the Pittsfield farm site.
• Manages and schedules labor equipment and material to accomplish needed production consistent with communicated customer commitments and deadlines.
• Maintain day to day working knowledge of all business contracts orders and services in progress including completion status and communicating project/order completion for billing purposes through regular communication with the Assistant Director of Vocational Services.
• Performing a variety of farm tasks including but not limited to weeding planting feeding livestock shoveling building etc.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a supportive and respectful manner at all times with people served by the program including the community customers co-workers and supervisors.
• Coach and mentor staff and develop staffs skills related to properly performing work tasks.
• Working with farmhands and staff to develop problem solving strategies to facilitate farmhands continued vocational growth.
• Properly communicate potential product or customer issues to the responsible manager and following problems through to confirm resolution
• Assist in assuring a positive customer service experience.
• Visit job sites on a regular basis observing organization of work identifying and resolving training issues and taking necessary actions to ensure quality.
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain high level of care of company assets in the field vehicles shops and customer work-sites.
• Stay aware of best practices and develop and recommend improved work methods and standards.
• Representing the program at meetings as designated by the Director of Vocational Services.
• Attending monthly staff meetings supervisory sessions and other meetings as scheduled.
• Enforcing program regulations and policies.
• Performing CPR and First Aid to clients when necessary.
• Upholding client confidentiality and following applicable HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
• All other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Vocational Services or his/her designee.

• Significant gardening carpentry or livestock experience.
• Ability to connect with people
• A deep belief in the potential of every human being
• Valid drivers license acceptable driving record and a vehicle
• Excellent communication computer and organizational skills
• Employee must be able to drive have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and have reliable transportation.
• Employee must be able to perform CPR and First Aid
• Employee must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.
• Employee must be able to perform physically demanding farm tasks.

• $24.08-$25.07/hr Base Range
• $26.08-$27.07/hr For individuals with MAP certification
  • Base $2/hr MAP differential

• Generous PTO (time-off) package.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission for eligible classes.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• And much more

ServiceNet is a non-profit agency supporting people with mental health challenges developmental disabilities brain injuries homelessness and more. We offer great benefits room to grow and plenty of rewarding opportunities. Wed love for you to join us!

At ServiceNet you will make a real difference. Whether youre working in residential direct care clinical care peer support or other valuable roles youll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting our community.

And with over 3000 employees and over 100 programs across western Massachusetts were confident theres a role thats the right fit for you.