Land Steward

JOB TITLE: Land Steward
LOCATION: Brewery, Comstock, MI
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Hourly Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The land steward is responsible for the outdoor spaces at all of Bell’s Comstock properties. Maintains a safe and esthetic campus through low impact systems, implementation of best management practices, and exhaustive attention to detail. Responsible for Bell’s 2.2 acre hop yard and snow removal at all Comstock properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to and advances the “Safety Always” culture of Bell’s Brewery, Inc.
Embraces how diversity and eccentricities make Bell’s a better company. Operates in a spirit of open and honest cooperation while valuing the inherent self-worth & dignity of every employee.
Maintains the exterior esthetic of the Comstock Campus through direct action and may act as a liaison with 3rd party contractors.
Acts in accordance with environmental best practices for the Bell’s Hop Yard including but not limited to fertigation, soil testing, soil amendments, integrated pest management, trellis maintenance, and hop harvest.
Assists with implementation of continuous improvement systems consistent with environmental best practices for Bell’s snow management.
Procures the requisite equipment, materials, and services to ensure a safe exterior area.
Assists with development of Standard Operating Procedures in regards to snow removal, winterization of sensitive vegetation, pest scouting, hop harvest, and trellis maintenance.
Assists the Environmental Engineer in the execution of Storm Water Pollution and Prevention planning and compliance.
Cultivates opportunities for Bell’s staff and beer lovers to engage the natural environment at the Comstock properties.
Responsible for winged pest control and removal.
Maintains an employee garden at the Comstock Campus.
Assists the Sustainability Specialist with the implementation of composting systems at the Comstock Campuses.
Maintains and cultivates interior plantings and vegetation.
May assist the Downtown Retail Campus staff in maintaining the Beer Garden or other Kalamazoo properties
Flexible schedule. 24-hour, 7-day availability may be required.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:
PC skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint)
Industrial class vehicle
Crossover Utility Vehicles and multiple attachments
Utility Tractor and multiple attachments
Forklift Trucks
Company Vehicle

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of land management systems.
Strong knowledge and experience with developing and maintaining landscapes at food production facilities.
Experience and knowledge of best practices for snow removal.
Understanding of soil quality metrics and their impacts on hop cultivation and yield.
Ability to manage time and resources to meet deadlines with limited oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups.
Recognition of the value of facilitating positive interactions with natural spaces.
Strong problem solving and analysis skills.

A deep awareness of the importance of sanitation and good maintenance practices in food processing environments.

An extremely detail-oriented work ethic.
A demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
The ability to safely handle concentrated fertilizers and other potentially hazardous chemicals or wastes.
Sound judgment and professionalism in all aspects of the position.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
Valid Driver’s License required.
HS Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of low impact land management systems.
Experience and/or training in landscaping and snow removal.
Experience with agricultural best practices, preferably in hop cultivation.
Understanding of Storm Water Management Practices, a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
That of a food processing facility, a warehouse facility, as well as an office environment.
A food processing facility is a continuously clean/sterile environment.
The noise level in certain parts of the brewery is occasionally loud (80-90 dB).
The employee regularly works around high voltage, flame, hot water, and steam.
The employee regularly works with hazardous materials.
The employee works near moving mechanical parts.
The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment.

Bell’s Brewery is an equal opportunity employer. At Bell’s Brewery we believe diversity and eccentricities make us a better company. Across every department and at every level, Bell’s Brewery is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because it's who we are. We value and recognize the inherit self-worth and dignity of every employee and strive to uphold a work environment that allows every employee to thrive as their full selves.