Orchard Harvest & Tree Care Specialist

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

Job summary

The State Employment Security Dept is offering a job opportunity in Mattawa, Washington, focused on harvesting apple and cherry fruit trees and performing various general labor tasks in orchard properties. Applicants must have at least 2 months of verifiable experience in tree fruit farming and be capable of lifting 60 lbs repeatedly.

This role also involves pruning, training of fruit trees, and occasional operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates should be prepared to work under extreme temperatures and be available for the entire contract period.

Qualifications

• 2 months of verifiable tree fruit farm work experience.
• Able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.
• Must anticipate being available to work the entire contract period.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

The State Employment Security Dept is offering a job opportunity in Mattawa, Washington, focused on harvesting apple and cherry fruit trees and performing various general labor tasks in orchard properties. Applicants must have at least 2 months of verifiable experience in tree fruit farming and be capable of lifting 60 lbs repeatedly.

This role also involves pruning, training of fruit trees, and occasional operation of mechanical equipment. Candidates should be prepared to work under extreme temperatures and be available for the entire contract period.