Job Abstract

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintains garden area that grows exceptional fruit, vegetables, and herbs with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow and observe all safe gardening practices
• Cultivate and fertilize plants, shrubs, and trees
• Prepares soil for planting and conducts planting operations
• Order materials as needed 
• Maintains equipment and tools in operating condition
• Responsible for vegetable rotation and plant health
• Responsible for irrigation schedule and monitoring
• Operates equipment including ATV tractor, rotor tiller, and all gardening hand tools
• Maintains a groomed garden by general clean up, weeding, pruning, and staking
• Work with livestock as assigned (chickens, horses, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year gardening experience
• Knowledge and skill level to operate all gardening equipment
• Greenhouse and nursery knowledge
• Good verbal communication skills
• Basic English is desirable
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs on a repetitive basis. 
• Must be able to work in a kneeling, crouching, or bending position for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold)
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!