Farm Mechanic
Company: Morning Glory Farm Inc
Location: Edgartown
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, age,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law.CATEGORY: MaintenanceDescriptionTitle: Farm Mechanic Dept:
Maintenance Hours: 40 hr week, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some
flexibility and seasonal changes Report to: Operations Manager,
Daniel Athearn Wage: See below The Farm Mechanic is the primary
person to repair and maintain a wide variety of machines for the
farm, from diesel and gasoline tractors and their various
implements, to rototillers, chain saws, lawn mowers, greenhouse
fans, kitchen mixers and many tires and batteries. From time to
time, this person may also be asked to undertake field jobs with
the machines. A mechanical mind to assess, diagnose, and create a
solution to malfunctions is required. He or she will be handy with
tools and knowledgeable about basic machinery maintenance, such as
changing oil, changing tires, fixing brakes, etc. On-the-job
training is available to persons who readily understand causes and
effects of machinery. Formal training in mechanics is also
available to dedicated employees who want to learn new skills. The
Farm mechanic is a member of a farm team that consists of bakers,
salespeople, greenhouse workers and field workers. He or she is
expected to be cooperative and to respect all members of the team,
being helpful whenever possible.Responsibilities include: Repairing
and maintaining equpment Ensure work areas, tools and machine shop
are kept clean, tidy, stocked and well cared for. Safely operate
large and potentially dangerous tools and equipment. Support other
farm tasks when necessary such as irrigation and field hand tasks.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Our ideal candidate: 18 years or older
Knowledgeable of and ability to use tools, methods, and materials
used in Farm work Mechanical experience Comfortable multi-tasking,
self-sufficient at problem-solving, and capable of managing a
diverse set of responsibilities. Must work as a team player, is
flexible and a self-starter. Must have a U.S. driver's license Must
have the ability to perform heavy lifting. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME:
Full-TimeWAGE: $18.00-$35.00POSITION: Farm
MechanicEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-ExemptABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Morning Glory Farm, started in 1975 by James and Deborah Athearn,
grows about 65 acres of vegetables and small fruits on the island
of Martha's Vineyard.Small successive plantings of a wide variety
of crops supply the Farmstand from May through December.Crops
include sweet corn, lettuce, carrots, beets, tomatoes, melons,
potatoes, beans, squash, pumpkins, and more. Our herb garden
supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. We also raise four
acres of cut flowers, and small plantings of strawberries, grapes,
peaches, and beach plums.We keep beef cows on pasture in Chilmark
for which we harvest 45 acres of hay and we also produce eggs, pork
and fresh, pasture-raised chickens to sell in the Farmstand.
Twenty-three acres of our vegetable fields are farmed using natural
practices and only OMRI certified fertilizers and pesticides. We
manage the rest of our land with a minimum of pesticides and with
attention to the long-term health of the soil.The farm name grew
from the vision of the sun rising over lush, green fields, cows
with udders full of milk ambling past bountiful gardens and
hedgerows lively with honeybees: true wealth of nature's glory.Each
year we meet a new crew of farmers, bakers, cooks, and Farmstand
staff who become part of the farm family. The farm has benefited
from a variety of wonderful people who have endowed Morning Glory
with their own special contributions.LOCATION: MA,
EdgartownPI200515524
Keywords: Morning Glory Farm Inc, Nantucket , Farm Mechanic, Engineering , Edgartown, Massachusetts
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