farm manager

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
• Direct farm grooming activities
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Establish marketing programs
• Maintain financial and production records
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Type of crops

• Cherries
• Garlic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Feeding and watering system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Overtime required

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week