Agricultural Worker

The Agriculture Worker is responsible for performing various tasks to support the cultivation, harvesting, and maintenance of crops or livestock. This role involves hands-on work in fields, greenhouses, or farms to ensure efficient agricultural operations, compliance with safety regulations, and the overall health and productivity of crops and animals.

Crop Planting and Harvesting:

• Dig and plant seeds or transplant seedlings manually.
• Harvest fruits, vegetables, and crops by hand, ensuring proper handling to maintain quality.
• Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
• Monitor crop growth to identify diseases or contaminants and ensure healthy development.

Irrigation and Maintenance:

• Install and adjust irrigation systems to provide even watering or meet specific crop needs.
• Clear and maintain irrigation ditches for optimal water flow.
• Water plants and grass as required, applying fertilizers and weed control solutions as necessary.

Specialty Product Collection:

• Harvest specialty products, such as royal jelly, wax, pollen, and honey, from bee colonies.
• Assemble, position, and secure beehives, trellises, and fences using hand tools.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping:

• Mow lawns by hand or using a riding lawnmower.
• Trim shrubs, pull weeds, and rake or mulch the grounds as needed.
• Cut down hazardous tree limbs and prune plants to promote healthy growth.
• Sweep walkways and remove debris to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with landscape installations, such as laying turf, planting trees, shrubs, and installing irrigation systems.

Pest and Weed Control:

• Apply pesticides to eliminate pests, including mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks, following safety guidelines.
• Use fertilizers and weed killers to enhance crop and lawn growth.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on tools and equipment used in farming and landscaping tasks.
• Ensure tools and machinery are cleaned and stored properly after use.

Job Type: Full-time