Turf Farm Operations Trainee — Grow, Learn, Lead

Sowela; East Northport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

DeLea Sod Farms, with operations along New Jersey and Long Island, NY, seeks hands-on staff to manage daily turf production tasks. The role covers planting, mowing, fertilizing, irrigation and harvesting, along with operating and maintaining farm equipment.

You will monitor turf health and soil conditions, keep inventory and production records, and coordinate harvests with sales teams to ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sod production is preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical skills are a plus.
• Turfgrass, Agronomy, or Ag-related education preferred (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations at a turf farm, including planting, mowing, fertilizing, irrigating and harvesting.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Monitor turf health and soil conditions.
• Maintain inventory, equipment logs and production records.
• Collaborate with sales teams for harvest and delivery coordination.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Education

Turfgrass, Agronomy, or Ag-related education

Job description

DeLea Sod Farms, with operations along New Jersey and Long Island, NY, seeks hands-on staff to manage daily turf production tasks. The role covers planting, mowing, fertilizing, irrigation and harvesting, along with operating and maintaining farm equipment.

You will monitor turf health and soil conditions, keep inventory and production records, and coordinate harvests with sales teams to ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and environmental standards.