Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker (Ag Equipment Operator)

H2ajobs; Rock Tavern (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer housing

Free meals

Transportation to store

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker to perform winter upkeep on farm property in New York. You will operate tractors, snowplows, and shovels, clear snow from greenhouses, and de-ice water lines during extreme cold. The role includes vehicle operation, seasonal cleaning, and basic equipment maintenance.

Experience with agricultural equipment and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs are required. A Class D license is necessary, and housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• 1 month verifiable experience operating agricultural equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Class D license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform winter maintenance on farm property, including snow removal with plow and equipment.
• Drive tractors, trucks, and snowplow machines; clear greenhouse areas.
• Maintain and service tractors and small equipment; clean greenhouses and benches.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Weather endurance

Education

Class D license

Tools

Tractors

Snowplow

Snow shovels

Job description

The Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker will perform general winter maintenance on farm owned property. Clear snow using snowplow, shovels, and ski steer loader. Workers will drive tractors, trucks, and snowplow machines. Remove snow from greenhouses using push brooms and roof clearing tools, keep greenhouse heating units clear of snow. De-ice water lines during extreme cold periods. Clean and service all tractors, field implements, and small equipment used in the growing season. Maintain greenhouses by washing/disinfecting all benches, tools, pots, greenhouse structures, including poly covering and associated equipment. Perform seasonal cleaning of other buildings, including barns, storage sheds, and housing units as needed to prepare for the growing season. Ability to lift up to 80lbs. 1-month verifiable experience in agricultural equipment operation. The number of hours each week and daily work schedule may fluctuate depending on weather conditions.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free cooking and kitchen facilities to those workers who are entitled to live in the employer's housing so that workers may prepare their own meals. Workers will buy their own groceries. Once a week the employer will offer to provide (on a voluntary bases by the workers) free transportation to assure workers access to the closest store where they can purchase groceries

Transport: Employer will provide or pay for airline tickets, charter bus services, or other commercial bus service to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation that they choose. Employer will reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. See Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 1 months

Ability to lift heavy snow (up to 80lbs). Workers referred for this order must have a minimum of 1 month experience in agricultural equipment operation. Work in all weather conditions. Class D license required.