Apple Worker

Worker performs intensive seasonal maintenance of apple orchard. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following, mowing, weeding, thinning, pruning, tree training, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, harvesting, packing and maintaining fences and farm buildings. May operate farm equipment and other farm duties as assigned by foreman. May use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, electric pruners, shears, and knives. Worker must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis, extensive bending, stooping, lifting and stretching when maintaining field, fences and buildings. All tools needed to perform the job will be provided at no cost to the worker. Free housing to workers recruited from outside the commuting area. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier. Contract guarantees opportunity to work for at least 3/4 of the number of the hours in the work days during the period of the contract, beginning with the workers first day of employment. Employer will provide transportation from the housing units to the worksite and return each work day without cost to the worker. Provisions for weekly travel to purchase groceries and other goods will be provided if needed at no cost to the worker. Minimum of 1 month apple tree pruning experience within last 10 years required.

Salary : $15