Farm Operations Lead - Correctional Facility

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Correctional Farm Crew Leader in Fredonia, KY. The role oversees inmate crews in farm operations, ensuring safety and efficient agricultural activities at the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of agricultural or landscaping experience, with the possibility of education-based substitutions. Equal opportunity employer. Contact Tim East for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of agricultural or landscaping and grounds keeping experience.
• High school graduate required.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed; additional education in agriculture or related fields may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in farm activities such as planting, cultivating, harvesting crops, feeding livestock, cleaning barns, pruning, transplanting, and fence repairs.
• Provide clear direction to inmates on proper use of farm tools and care of livestock.
• Enforce safety measures and maintain logs of supplies and inmate work time.
• Maintain inventory of farm supplies and equipment.
• Keep preventative maintenance schedules for farm equipment and proper storage of tractors and gear.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure efficient farm operations and compliance with regulations.

Skills

agriculture experience

landscaping experience

farm operations

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Correctional Farm Crew Leader in Fredonia, KY. The role oversees inmate crews in farm operations, ensuring safety and efficient agricultural activities at the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of agricultural or landscaping experience, with the possibility of education-based substitutions. Equal opportunity employer. Contact Tim East for inquiries.