What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at The Weston?
About this job...
Farm Hands perform an instrumental role in the overall functionality of the facility and system operation. Farm Hands tackle routine challenges, maintenance, and respond to farm needs when something isn’t working as it should. The primary responsibility of a Farm Hand is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate and safe use of tools and other power equipment, and support of farm and operational needs.
What you'll be doing...
- Proactively maintain the physical structure, systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance
- Complete farm work as needed or assigned
- Use tools and other equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
- Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience.
- Effectively communicate with departments to ensure timely response and completion of needs.
- Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
- Know, maintain, and communicate emergency procedures; inform and assist farm operations.
- If applicable, maintain balance and security of the farm and accurately log all transactions.
Requirements...
Experience & Education:
- 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
- High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
- Valid driver’s license may be required
Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace
Physical:
- 8 hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
- Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
- Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally
About Us...
Named for the picturesque Vermont village it calls home, The Weston Hotel including The Left Bank restaurant and The Green Cat bakery & café is a luxury property nestled in the Green Mountains. Named #1 Hotel in New England by Condé Nast Traveler and recently recognized as the #5 Best Hotel Restaurant in the U.S. by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards, The Left Bank offers an elegant French-inspired menu focused on in season ingredients from our own multi-acre regenerative farm. The Green Cat is a classic French Patisserie inspired bakery focused on laminated pastries, desserts, and daily baked breads. The hotel, restaurant, and bakery all blend luxurious sophistication with warm Vermont hospitality. Our guests come to enjoy world-class food and an award winning wine list. We take pride in creating memorable experiences with every service.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.