What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Crew Member position at Hidden Springs Flower Farm?
Essential Functions:
- prepare beds, laying landscape fabric and drip tape
- plant transplants or direct seeding, tracking what is planted where
- pull weeds, deadhead, tend to beds, pest management and manage drip irrigation
- cut and process flowers to prepare them for use in the shop and bouquets
- tear out beds and prepare for ‘flip’ or cover crop - wash buckets & seed trays
- break down boxes
- organize and maintain tools and supplies
- assist with bouquet making as needed
Experience: Prior experience with gardening or farming will be helpful in this position. We will train on all aspects of this position and following a training period it is expected that tasks will be performed independently and with little supervision. The ideal candidate will be very motivated and able to work quickly and efficiently.
Work Environment: Due to the nature of nature, it can be cold, hot, wet, dry, etc. in the field, sometimes all in the same day. We try to work through light rain but will move to tasks in the barn in the case of severe weather.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thomasville, PA 17364: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location