Full-time
Farm Crew Worker for 2025 Season |
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Position Summary:
This position will focus on helping maintain the farm to allow the business to flourish. The position will mostly be working with equipment (mowing) and handwork. You will report directly
to the Farm Manager.
We are seeking someone who self-motivated and a hardworking individual to join our team. This is a physically demanding position that requires a lot of bending and lifting. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively are essential. |
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Responsibilities: |
Field
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- Mowing fields and maintaining pathways, as well as weed eating
- Assisting with planting, weeding, and harvesting crops
- Preparing fields for planting and harvesting
- Maintaining farm equipment - basic maintenance and cleaning
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Greenhouse
Work:
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- Assisting with watering, seeding, transplanting, and maintaining healthy plants
- Assisting with the care and maintenance of greenhouse structures
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Customer
Service:
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- Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for customers
- Assisting/cashier for customers at our greenhouse and farm stand (occasional)
- Providing information about our produce, plants and farming practices
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Qualifications:
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- Love of the outdoors and ability to work in all weather conditions
- Strong work ethic and a passion for agriculture
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver's license
- The ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting a minimum of 50lbs, standing for long periods of time, mowing/weed eating regularly, etc.
- Experience with farm equipment (preferred)
- Knowledge of basic gardening and horticultural practices (preferred)
- Customer service skills and ability to use a cash register (on occasions)
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Benefits:
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- Working along side the owners of our small family business for rewarding work
- On-the-Job Training - learn valuable skills in agriculture, horticulture, and farm
management.
- Access to Fresh Produce - enjoy unlimited access to fresh, seasonal produce grown on the farm.
- Receive 20% off in the greenhouse and farm store
- Competitive pay rate based on experience
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- Flexible Schedule - depending on the season and workload, flexibility in scheduling is possible.
- Opportunity to work outdoors and connect with nature
- Contribute to the local food system
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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To
Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to
grisamorefarms@gmail.com with the subject line
Farm Crew Member. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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Please
read before applying: |
Grisamore Farms is
looking for outgoing, reliable people with pleasant personalities to join our
team. We follow all guidelines from GAPs (Good
Agricultural Practices network) which requires all employees to practice proper hygiene within a food environment. Our goal is to provide quality customer service to all our patrons.
Our farm business requires interacting with people, particularly customers. All employees must be friendly, courteous, patient and outgoing. During peak times, we are extremely busy; so, we require all employees to be able to move quickly and efficiently while maintaining their cheerfulness and enthusiasm. If you feel you are qualified and consider yourself to be reliable and dependable,
we welcome your application! |
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Print
and fill out the PDF
Job Application
Mail to: Grisamore Farms
749 Cowan
Road
Locke, New York 13092
Or Print, Scan & email to:
grisamorefarms@gmail.com
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