Job Description

Farm Technician

STATUS : Permanent/Full-Time/Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT : Agriculture/Farm/Culture
REPORTS TO : Farm Manager
SALARY RANGE : $16.00 per hour 

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 the Farm Manager in developing operational plans to conserve, develop, maintain, and use potential farmlands, especially to maintain and/or increase their intrinsic, cultural, environmental, and economic values.
• 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.
• Maintain garden in Cultural walk path area including trees and bubblers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or 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, evening, and split work days where applicable).
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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