What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener / Landscaper / Farm Laborer position at Porterfield Run Farm?
Gardener / Landscaper / Farm Laborer Job Summary
We are looking for a hardworking Gardener / Landscaper / Farm Laborer to join our team here at Porterfield Run Farm. This is a full-time position. We are looking for someone willing to help with all farm related tasks. Some quick examples include amending soil, planting crops, harvesting crops, packing vegetables, tending to chickens, mowing, string trimming, etc. Applicants must be able to work in all weather conditions, however, we try to delegate our work days to avoid extreme weather conditions. Our post harvest area is in an enclosed environment with heat and air conditioning helping to make work more pleasurable. We take pride in providing the best quality product for our friends, family and community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planting and harvesting
- Perform landscaping and weeding tasks
- Tend to chickens (broilers & laying hens)
- Build and maintain infrastructure
- Wash produce
- Wash farm equipment and vehicles
- Pack produce
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning
- Assist with other general labor tasks as needed
- Chainsaw operation
Farm Laborer Requirements and Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and transportation
- Good hygiene
- Willingness to learn
- Experience operating hand tools and planting tools preferred
- Comfort working with chickens
- Ability to work as a team and individually
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Flexibility with daily tasks due to weather conditions
- Ability to lift 60 pounds without personal injury. (Lifting 60 pounds occurs occasionally, generally we try to keep lifting below 40 pounds.)
Additional Information
8 hour shift, Monday through Friday. Minimum wage to start. After training and evaluation of performance the pay rate may be raised accordingly. Seasonal work is projected at the moment that usually lasts into December. There is a possibility for year round work which also depends on trainability and performance.
Send your resume to portrunfarm@gmail.com
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $12.41 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Boones Mill, VA 24065 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boones Mill, VA 24065: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12