METROGRO Farm Seasonal Laborer

JOB
Seasonal workers help maintain Metro properties for the summer season. Work begins mid-May and continues through end of August. Works under the direction of a supervisor or manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties are not limited to and include the following: Weeding, trimming, and planting.Operating string trimmers, lawn mowers up to 52” wide, cultivators, rototillers and chainsaws.Hand and shovel digging.Mixing, applying/spraying herbicides. Moving rock and landscape materials.Hosing (with up to 1 1/4” hose size) inside clarifiers, aeration basins and cleaning messes.Sweeping and general clean up.Detail cleaning which may include wiping down piping, cabinets, walls, tile utilizing cleaning chemicals.Operate small gas and/or electric vehicles.Any other assigned rudimentary skilled tasks.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work at Heights; Work in Clustered Spaces,: Typical Agricultural environmentBody Position DemandsStanding; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordinationPhysical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbsMax Weight Carried: 80 lbsMax Force Pushed: 50 lbsMax Force Pulled: 50 lbsSensory RequirementsWide field of view; Vision - Near; Far; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling with fingers; Speaking