Foreman, Farm 3 - Greeley Colorado

Job Description

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items; helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

The foreman is responsible to assist the farm/ranch manager and, under limited supervision, perform the duties and functions required to meet the welfare needs of the Church, including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and marketing of farm products. There are critical time sensitive moments in which to plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest if a quality product is to be produced. The incumbent must be dedicated to see that the work is accomplished, no matter how many hours are required. Varying climactic conditions.

Responsibilities

40% Performs manual duties involved in irrigation, either by center pivot, wheel line sprinklers, or flood irrigation. This may include moving wheel lines, extensive shovel work, moving pipe, troubleshooting electrical or mechanical issues in pivots, and performing general maintenance.

40% Operates equipment to plow, disc, harrow, fertilize, plant, cultivate and harvest crops in a safe and responsible manner. Performs general maintenance and repairs on equipment as required and assigned.

15% Perform duties such as building and maintaining fence, painting, pruning, weeding and cleaning in order that physical facilities and grounds reflect Church standards and image.

5% May help in assisting and supervising volunteers as assigned by management to help maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior farm/ranch experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience normally developed through academic classes, seminars, and extension service workshops in an agricultural related field
• Demonstrated ability to operate a wide variety of basic farm equipment, and ability to use basic mechanic and maintenance tools
• Must possess licenses to operate assigned machinery and equipment as required by Church, state or federal regulations
• Must be physically active in order to move or lift objects (up to 50 lbs., or 100 lbs. with assistance), climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and traverse uneven ground to perform duties.
• Able to wear safety equipment and clothing as required, and work around chemicals such as those found in fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides
• Able to work long, strenuous hours in dusty, hot, cold, or wet environment and maintain a positive attitude
  
  

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.