Job Description
Job Description
Urban Edible Gardening Job Opportunity
This job speaks to those who have an interest in organic gardening. Our family-run business installs and maintains edible gardens in residential and public settings. We are a group of passionate hard workers that are seeking a new member for our team. The ideal candidate will have: customer service skills, a clear understanding of what professionalism is, and a sense of urgency relating to all tasks performed. You must enjoy working outdoors 30-40 hours per week and be physically capable of bending, kneeling, etc. for a 7-8 hour shift. Farm and/or agricultural experience is a plus. A willingness to learn, COMMON SENSE, a good sense of humor, being able to work with strong personalities, no fear of getting dirty, and being able to roll with the "punches" are all a BIG +++.
Job duties include:
- Care and maintain client gardens and our urban farm -- will train.
- Plant seedlings, care for seedlings/transplants and maintain an organized workspace.
- Plant seeds and seedlings at farm locations as directed.
- Caring and tending to existing crops including but not limited to: harvesting, pruning, light weeding, training, fertilizing (organic only of course), and amending soils.
- Assist in client plantings as part of a team at various locations in the Phoenix Metro area.
- Install irrigation lines as needed -- will train.
- Some weekly farm cleaning duties required.
- Farm produce available to take home weekly.
- Mon-Fri with availability to work an occasional weekends when necessary (VERY rare occasion).
- MUST BE: DETAIL ORIENTED & METICULOUS with speed and efficiency in mind, have a positive attitude, dependable, hard-working and eager to learn.
- MUST be able to lift 60 lbs. and be able to bend and work on knees when needed.
- This is a very physically active position and stamina is a must.
- MUST be able to work outdoors for 8 hours in AZ summer heat.
- MUST have reliable vehicle for garden maintenance and be willing to carry items in vehicle - mileage is reimbursed.
- MUST be ok to work around dogs, cats, & chickens.
- MUST be willing to use time clock app on personal cell phone.