Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
COFFEE HOUSE AND FARMERS MARKET LEAD FARM & AGRICULTURE MAINTENANCE: Bonton Farms is seeking a dedicated and reliable
Farm & Agriculture Maintenance team member to support the daily upkeep and smooth operation of our farm and agricultural infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the health of our crops, animals, and physical assets. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on mindset, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic that aligns with our mission of restoring lives, creating jobs, and providing access to healthy food in the Bonton community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Agriculture Operations Support: - Assist in planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing crops.
- Provide routine care for livestock, including feeding, watering, and stall cleaning.
- Support seasonal preparation and transition activities (soil prep, greenhouse care, etc.).
Farm Maintenance - Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm structures (greenhouses, barns, sheds).
- Perform daily and preventive maintenance on equipment, tools, and irrigation systems.
- Monitor and repair fences, animal enclosures, planting beds, and other structures as needed.
- Identify safety hazards and perform repairs or escalate issues to the Farm Manager.
Facility and Grounds Upkeep - Mow, weed, trim, and manage landscape areas surrounding farm facilities.
- Maintain walkways, signage, drainage areas, and public-facing farm grounds to support visitor readiness.
- Assist in waste disposal, compost management, and recycling systems.
Team Collaboration & Community Interaction - Support special projects, events, and educational activities on the farm.
- Collaborate with apprentices, volunteers, and visiting groups to promote learning and engagement.
- Maintain a respectful and inclusive working environment for staff and community members.
Technical Skills - Operation and maintenance of farm equipment (tractors, tillers, mowers, weed trimmers, blowers)
- Basic mechanical repair (hand tools, power tools, lubrication, tightening, part replacement)
- Irrigation system troubleshooting (drip lines, timers, water flow, valve repair)
- Basic carpentry (building/repairing fencing, small structures, planting boxes)
- Use of landscaping tools (hedge trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws)
- Equipment safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- Familiarity with greenhouse systems (temperature control, ventilation, pest management)
- Ability to read and follow maintenance schedules and safety documentation
- (Preferred) Basic knowledge of soil health, compost systems, or farm data tracking apps
- Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to log tasks, maintenance notes, or time entries.
- Basic familiarity with email for internal communication and scheduling.
- Ability to use apps or web-based systems for tracking inventory, work orders, or training.
- Willingness to learn farm management or maintenance tracking software.
- (Preferred) Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for logs or reports.
Qualifications: - Previous experience in farming, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or similar labor-intensive roles preferred.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate tractors, weed eaters, lawn equipment, irrigation tools, and small machinery.
- Basic understanding of tools and mechanical repairs (or willingness to be trained).
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong alignment with Bonton Farms' mission and values.
Job Tags
Apprenticeship, Seasonal work,