What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Maintenance Assistant position at The Farm at South Mountain?
$14.50 per hour
**Please note: this is NOT an event planning position!
The Farm at South Mountain is looking to hire a Farm Maintenance assistant to help set up equipment for the private and public events that The Farm hosts each season as well as maintain the property including our 1 acre garden.
The Farm at South Mountain is a 10-acre weddings and event venue with three farm-to-table restaurants, a modern market with local purveyors and an organic-style garden. The Farm is a fast-paced and vibrant property and we are looking for a candidate that has the same qualities.
Responsibilities
– Organization and upkeep of all events materials and equipment
– Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of each wedding venue
– Organization and upkeep of all events materials and equipment
- Creating and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all equipment
- Maintaining the cleanliness of public areas around property
- Attend a weekly events meeting to review event setups and layouts for each week
– Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of each wedding venue
- Various tasks including but not limited to Pulling Weeds, Digging, Raking, Harvesting, –Planting Seeds, Mowing
- Tend to the Farm animals including cleaning coops/pens, collecting eggs, maintain fresh supply of food and water
- Perform routine general maintenance with direction from Operations Manager
- Use power tools, hand tools, landscaping equipment
Requirements
- Ability to lift and move heavy items
- Experience in events preferred
- Understanding of layouts, set-up requirements, and spatial reasoning
- Ability to prioritize tasks on order of importance and urgency
- Experience driving company vans and box trucks (a bonus)
- Excellent communication skills for when working with team and clients
- Well-organized, able to work with tight deadlines
- Timeliness is essential, keeping on track with tasks and arriving on time daily
Salary : $15
