Educational Farm & Grounds Technician

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Farm Maintenance Worker to support Fox Chase Farm with general to specialized property work including barns, equipment, livestock, and grounds. The role involves maintaining facilities, operating farm machinery, and supporting educational programming with students.

The position requires OSHA 10 agriculture certification and a Class B CDL, with potential evening, weekend, and holiday hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of full-time, paid experience performing general to specialized property work covering barns, equipment, machinery, livestock and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform general to specialized property work covering barns, equipment, machinery, livestock and grounds.
• Maintain farm-related buildings and structures, including livestock sheds and barns, and perform preventive maintenance on farm equipment and systems.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment and tools, including tractors, balers, rakes, mowers, irrigation and ventilation systems.
• Communicate with the Site Administrator regarding site issues, forecast needs, and manage work orders.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Farm Maintenance Worker to support Fox Chase Farm with general to specialized property work including barns, equipment, livestock, and grounds. The role involves maintaining facilities, operating farm machinery, and supporting educational programming with students.

The position requires OSHA 10 agriculture certification and a Class B CDL, with potential evening, weekend, and holiday hours as needed.