Marsh Technician - Wisconsin

The Opportunity

The Marsh Technician is Responsible for general labor functions for cranberry marshes. Employee will perform manual work associated with planting, cultivating, irrigation, and harvesting of cranberries. The employee will also perform general care and upkeep of the marsh facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

Performing duties as assigned on a daily basis by the Marsh Manager or Foreman. Effective, efficient, orderly and timely farming operations including irrigation and frost watch with frequent oversight from the Marsh Manager or Foreman. Assisting other employees in performing their duties efficiently and effectively. Promptly reporting problems or successes, and any other reports required by Marsh Manager. Following company safety policies and procedures. Operation and daily maintenance of farming equipment used on the property with frequent oversight from the Marsh Manager or Foreman. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in farming and equipment operation preferred.

• Must be able to work well with management and communicate well with others.

• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.

• Qualified Applicators License is preferred.

• First Aid Training is preferred.

• Completion of drug testing prior to start and complying with the company's drug and alcohol policy.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to walk long distances

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling

• Must be willing to work indoors, outdoors, in all weather conditions

• Lift up to 75 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performing the essential functions of this job may require the incumbent to: work with and/or around hazardous material; perform lifting and bending; or be exposed to unpleasant or hazardous conditions or substances in the field/marsh, such as hot/cold temperatures, exhaust, and/or chemicals.

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Primary Location

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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