Orchard Harvest & Tree Care Laborer

State Employment Security Dept; Mattawa (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A government employment agency is seeking qualified workers for harvesting and caring for apple and cherry fruit trees in Mattawa, Washington. Responsibilities include hand thinning, pruning, and general labor in the orchards, with occasional operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates must have at least 2 months of fruit farm work experience and the ability to lift 60 lbs. continually. Availability for the entire contract period is essential, with the job requiring exposure to extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable tree/vine fruit farm work experience.
• Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting of apple and cherry fruit trees.
• Hand thinning and shoot thinning fruit trees.
• Training of fruit trees (clipping, tying, and limb positioning).
• Pruning of fruit trees.
• Provide general labor in the orchard properties.
• Occasional operation of mechanical equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Experience with fruit tree farming

Adaptability to extreme temperatures

Job description

A government employment agency is seeking qualified workers for harvesting and caring for apple and cherry fruit trees in Mattawa, Washington. Responsibilities include hand thinning, pruning, and general labor in the orchards, with occasional operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates must have at least 2 months of fruit farm work experience and the ability to lift 60 lbs. continually. Availability for the entire contract period is essential, with the job requiring exposure to extreme temperatures.