Description
Position Overview
The Marsh General Laborer will contribute on marshes by completing day to day tasks generated by the marsh managers and owners.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with all applications on marshes including herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, and fertilizer
- Help with boom/tractor maintenance and repair
- Assist with irrigation and irrigation maintenance
- Be a part of frost watch during spring-summer months
- Maintain daily communication between crew and marsh manager on daily tasks
- Be an active member of the harvest crew
- Work on on-going projects during down time and winter months
- Contribute to sanding season during winter months
- Weld/fabricate when needed
- Be involved in detailed record keeping for all Gardner Properties (or property)
- Attend certain schoolings/trainings when needed
- Other tasks assigned by management
Requirements
Desired Skills/Abilities:
- Farming and mechanical experience preferred
- Maintenance experience preferred
- WPS training and Pesticide Applicator Training preferred
- Motivated
- Self-driven
- Love for the outdoors