What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fruit Tree Care with Orchard Keepers-Seasonal position at Orchard Keepers?
Orchard Keepers, Inc, est 2004, is an Ecologically based landscape company focused on the care of home orchards, edible landscapes, and native/drought tolerant gardens. We also install all manner of landscape components consisting of hardscape, garden structures, irrigations systems, veggie beds, plants and more. We are based in Santa Cruz CA, providing services locally and in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Orchard Keepers is looking to fill positions on our seasonal orchard maintenance crew. The position will run from early March to mid- July. Prior experience doing orchard work is not required, just an enthusiasm to learn, a great work ethic, and an ability to retain skills. Check out orchardkeepers.com for more info about us. If interested, please send a resume, and let us know: what experience with plants do you have?
Orchard Keepers is an equal opportunity employer.
Tasks include:
- Orchard Care- thinning fruit, harvesting of fruit, understory care
- Spreading of mulch and compost at various orchard sites
- Spraying organic materials to control pests
Qualifications:
- Works well with others and communicates clearly
- Excited about fruit trees and eager to learn more
- Have experience working outside for a full 6-7 hr shift
- Punctual and responsible
- Highly organized and able to work independently
- Committed to coming to work each day with a good attitude and ready to work
Physical Requirements:
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Stand for up to 8 hours
- Stoop, kneel, bend, crouch
- Lift overhead
- Ascend or descend Ladders
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Gardening or Landscaping: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22