STATUS: Full-Time, 40/week
DEPARTMENT: Agriculture/Farm
REPORTS TO: Farm Manager
SALARY RANGE: $17/hr DOE
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Farm Manager in providing oversight for the Tribe’s farm program including all farm acres, facilities, machinery, and cropping systems.
- Assist the Farm Manager in assuring the establishment and sustainability of farmlands and farm system including associated woodlands, wildlife, recreation, water, and miscellaneous use areas of the Farm.
- Assist Farm Manager in irrigation procedures and crop maintenance, including propagation and transplanting, etc.
- Assist Farm Manager in implementing field operations.
- Operate irrigation system, including assembly/disassembly, moving, installing, and maintenance of irrigation pipe at direction of manager.
- Operate and maintain pump.
- Operate and maintain agricultural equipment.
- Install and repair fences as needed.
- Assist in record keeping as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma/GED.
- Experience with pumps and motors.
- Experience working with water distribution systems.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Reliable, willingness to follow directions.
- Basic understanding in hydraulics.
Other Requirements:
- Adhere to Drug-Free Workplace Policy – Pre-employment testing required.
- Understanding of or willingness to learn farming, cropping, hydraulics, and all organic traditional farming.
- Able to work on a flexible schedule (including weekends, evenings, and split work days where applicable).
- Possess a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
This is a full time position
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