TITLE: Farm Worker                                                                              STATE CODE:  N/A

REPORTS TO:  CTE Director                                                     FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• This position involves maintaining the Cooper Ag Center and farm.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform regular inspections according to the conditions outlined by the Chino Valley Unified School District. Inspections will include all gates, doors, water supply systems, aquaculture pond gates, irrigation monitoring, livestock pens, and inspection and repair of perimeter fencing that may be damaged by livestock or vandalism. Any problems will be reported to the appropriate school personnel as soon as possible.
• Monitor student SAE projects and provide assistance to Ag program instructors as necessary (Cooper Ag center Projects only).
• Perform Cooper Agriculture Center inspections during evening hours checking for unlocked gates, vandalism and/or other problems. A checklist will be completed and any problems found will be reported to the appropriate personnel.
• Report all suspected break-ins, emergencies or accidents immediately to the police department and then to school personnel as soon as possible.
• Ask any students or adults to leave the school grounds if they do not have proper permission to be on the grounds. Make a written report to the high school administration of any such violations.
• Support the operation of production of agriculture systems to include:
  • Hay production operations
  • Irrigation application & (pivot, sub surface drip, sprinkler)
  • Scheduling
  • Fertilizer / Chemical Injection
  • Routine Maintenance and Repairs
  • Manage Cooper Ag Center Hay Sales Program
  • Livestock facilities and pastures systems
• Manage Feeding & Cleaning Schedules
  • Equipment management and operation
• Manage Equipment Inventory
• Oversee Preventative Maintenance
• Equipment Safety and Training
• Oversee Chemical Storage / Application Procedures
• Maintain MSDS Files
• Support the Farm Development Committee and Construction Projects
• Available to take care of the Cooper Ag Center when on-site caretaker is away.
• Available to assist day or night in the event of emergencies (i.e. calving, irrigation emergencies, unpredictable facility emergencies).

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. is required.
• Physical capabilities to operate heaving machinery and conduct continuous manual labor.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Farm machinery related experience desired

WORKING CONDITIONS:

¨ Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions

þ Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.)

þ Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery.)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

                                                Rarely         Occasionally       Routinely            Often

                                                (0-5%)               (6-25%)             (26-75%)        (over 75%)

Sitting                                       _____               __X__               _____               _____

Standing                                   _____               _____               __X__               _____

Bending/Stooping                     _____               _____               __X__               _____

Crawling/Kneeling                      _____               _____               __X__               _____

Climbing                                   _____               _____               __X__               _____

Pushing/Pulling                         _____               _____               __X__               _____

Lifting (Under 10 lbs.)                _____               __X__               _____               _____

Lifting (10 Lbs. Or more)            _____               _____               __X__               _____

Carrying (Under 10 lbs.)            _____               __X__               _____               _____

Carrying (10 lbs. or more)          _____               _____               __X__               _____

Reading documents for

general understanding               _____               _____               __X__               _____

Reading Documents for

analytical purposes or high

degree of accuracy                    _____               _____               __X__               _____

Viewing Video Terminals            _____               _____               __X__               _____

Other (Describe below)              _____               _____               _____               _____

Describe “Other”:  ______________________________________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

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