Agriculture Assistant at Vala's Pumpkin Patch

Gretna, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Irrigation, Equipment Management, General Farm Upkeep, Operating Farm Equipment, Pesticide Application, Irrigation Systems Management, Record Keeping, Teamwork, Detail Oriented, Basic Computer Skills, Agriculture Knowledge, Bilingual

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Description Located in Gretna, Nebraska, Vala’s is a family owned and operated fall festival. Open a limited time each year, Vala’s is a treasured fall tradition for many families in the surrounding communities. Vala’s property spans 400+ acres, including over 50 attractions, such as pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, and flowers, and over 25 food locations. The Agriculture Assistant is a position responsible for supporting all aspects of the agricultural department. Reporting to the Director of Agriculture, the Agriculture Assistant will take an active role in preparing, planting and maintaining a variety of crops, including apples, pumpkins, zinnias, sunflowers and other annual plants and flowers. Additionally, this position will provide support to the landscaping teams as needed. This is a full time, benefits eligible position. Hours for this role will vary by season based on business need. Responsibilities: Provides hands on support to the agriculture team in a variety of manual tasks, including but not limited to planting, weeding, harvesting, irrigation and equipment management and general farm upkeep Operates large farm equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks, including tractors, mowers and sprayers. Assists with scheduling and application of required pesticides Installs and manages irrigation systems Maintains appropriate records of agricultural activities Assist in other farm duties, as assigned Requirements Must be 24 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license Able to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends during peak season Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Able to obtain a private pesticide applicator’s license Experience operating a variety of farm equipment Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Detail oriented Basic computer skills, including capability to use standard office systems and software Agriculture related educational experience or degree is a plus Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus Benefits Health Insurance PTO after 90 days Paid sick time Amusement Perk Simple IRA eligible after 1 year Phone reimbursement Staff apparel allowance

Responsibilities

The Agriculture Assistant will support the agricultural department by preparing, planting, and maintaining various crops. This includes hands-on tasks such as planting, weeding, harvesting, and operating large farm equipment.