What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Farm Grounds Crew position at Burpee?
We are the nationwide leader in home gardening! A privately owned and operated seed, plant, and hard goods company, selling across all channels to millions of gardeners every year. We are passionate about quality, innovation, and making home gardening a successful experience. Burpee has been in business for one hundred & fifty years and is the most trusted brand in home gardening. This is your opportunity to become a valued team member of a trusted industry leader. Burpee has upcoming openings for our 2026 Seasonal Farm Crew at our facility located at Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, PA! Several positions are available. Occasional over time and rotating weekends are needed. As part of this team, you will be responsible for assisting the farm supervisors with the maintenance and preservation of gardens, trials and buildings. Do you have a passion for agriculture and horticulture? Are you a team player who wants to learn and grow in an environment surrounded by experts? If so, hurry and apply! Please submit a cover letter with your application to tell us more about your background and interest. Location:Fordhook Farm, Doylestown PA. Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends as needed. Compensation:$18.00 per hour. Up to 40 hours with the possibility of overtime. Key Responsibilities:Support with the planting, watering and maintenance of the display gardens, greenhouses, perennial and research gardens.Assist with the irrigation installation in the display, trial, and perennial gardens.Work collaboratively with our Field Research Coordinator supporting the planting, watering, harvesting and maintenance of the research trials, and other research needed Assist with collection of information data, recording, labeling, and database maintenance of trials.Assist with the maintenance and clean-up of the research trials, display gardens, perennial gardens and buildings.Provide assistance to the photography team and product managers as needed; also assist with public and private events.Use of hand tools, including pruners, saws, rakes, shovels, leaf blowers, and other equipment as needed.Other job related duties as assigned by supervisorRequirements:Able to work in extreme weather conditionsAble to work 40 hours per week during busy season, with rotating weekends for wateringAbility and willingness to communicate with supervisors, product managers and farm guestsCapable to work independently as well as part of a teamAble and willing to lift 50lbsValid driver's license requiredPlant and weed identification abilities preferred but not requiredThe desire to work, learn, and be a part of Burpee seed innovations!Prior experience preferred but not required Why Join Us????? Work hands-on with a well-known, trusted gardening brand in a farm setting.???? Enjoy active, outdoor work with a small, collaborative crew.???? Help maintain fields, grounds, and facilities to support daily farm operations.???? Gain practical agricultural and grounds-maintenance experience for future opportunities.
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