Farm Technician - Tahlequah

We are currently seeking a Part Time Farm Technician to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! This role provides maintenance and light construction on the farm property, buildings, and infrastructure; animal management; maintaining equipment, materials, and supplies; and working with the Director of Exterior Facilities and Grounds to identify new opportunities for increasing business, yields, or collaborations. The Farm Technician should also have the desire to create a professional network and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science, market gardening, and animal welfare. What we offer: Competitive Pay State of the Art Facilities & Technology What you will do: Maintain up to date and accurate records of crop successes and failures, chemical treatments, and maintenance in the garden and orchard. Execute the management plan of the farm property, including seed starting, transplanting, fertilization, animal care, and other tasks. Present educational curriculum to facilitate learning opportunities and interactions with the grounds for students. Maintain l andscaping includ ing  mowing,  weedeating , trimming,  planting  and maintaining flowers, applying mulch, and regularly weeding all lawn and garden areas to ensure a clean, well-kept appearance.  (This may vary by site .)   Conduct power washing and other means of cleaning/maintenance to maintain   an appropriate  overall   appearance of the exterior of the farm.   Ensure  compliance   with   all   federal,   state,   and   local   regulations.   Complete duties   through   established   standard   operating   procedures for   the   farm.   Maintain   regular   communications   with   leadership   on   farm   needs,   status   of   identified   tasks,   scheduled   activities,   and   concerns.   Apply   new   and   relevant   knowledge   to   the   job   as   necessary   or   applicable.   Provides   support to   the overall   site,   by   working   with   the Senior Director   in   assisting   with   activities,   i.e.,   fishing,   marketing,   general   maintenance   trash   to   the   road,  as well as other activities.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/ Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. E xperience in agriculture or gardening ; especially sustainable agriculture,  preferred.   Skills/ Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people. Must   be   able   to   work   with   clients   birth   to   age   21   and   their   families.   Strong organizational and record keeping skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of families and team members. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.   Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work and function in an unpredictable weather environment, including cold, hot, and wet conditions.   Essential Physical Requirement: W hile performing the duties of this job, the  team member  is  frequently  required to  accurately communicate information and  ideas  so others will understand through sight and hearing.  The  team  member  is  regularly required to  move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The team member  is regularly required to   us e hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel.  The  team member  is  frequently  required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch ,  or crawl. The  team  member  must  frequently  lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include  near and distance  vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception ,  and ability to adjust  focus .   I f the team member is working at a Farm location, they  must be comfortable around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.  The  team  member  must be able to  work and function in an unpredictable weather environment, including cold, hot, and wet conditions.   Work Environment:   This work environment can be hazardous, requiring the team  member  to  be always mentally awake and alert.  Hazards include operating equipment and farm machinery that can cause  severe injury  or death; handling dangerous chemicals which can cause damage to human health or the environment if improperly used; and the risk of injury from livestock, snakes, spiders, and other living creatures.   We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Compensation: Starts at $17.30 per hour Part Time #IND456