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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

Job Duties:

Multiple contract dates available. Alternative start date(s) include: 04/12/2026 (2 workers); 05/24/2026 (1 workers). The exact start date and/or number of workers may vary based on weather, crop conditions or other factors. Crops/Commodities: Arugula, Basil, Beans, Beets, Black Radish, Blueberries, Bok choy, Winter Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, cantaloupe, Fall Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, Chinese Watercress, Cilantro, Collards, Crop, Cucumbers, Daikon Radish, Dill, Dry beans, Eggplant, Fava Beans, Fennel, Gai Lan, Geranium, Kale, Winter Kale, Kohlrabi, Korean Melon, Leeks, Lettuce Heads, Lettuce Mix, Mint, Napa Cabbage, Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Shelling Peas, Peppers, Pole Beans, Potatoes, Purple Top, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Rosemary, Rutabags, Sage, Salad Turnip, Scallions, Shallots, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Soy Beans, Spicy, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Tomatoes,Watermelon, Watermelon Radish. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Workers will be shown appropriate harvest techniques and postures for each crop. Harvest tools, tubs, scales will be used efficiently for each crop. Farm specific protocols for washing, drying, and packing each crop will followed to ensure production of a quality product Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the production of greenhouse plants and other horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock. Propagate plants from cuttings. Plant/pot seedlings, fill and label trays, move product to/from greenhouses and/or loading/unloading areas. Crimp wire baskets. Clean/maintain work area. Prune, trim, and perform other general plant maintenance. Water or irrigate plants and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Tie/position plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Wrap plants with burlap and other coverings as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade plants. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. As a minor activity Feed and water chickens. Collect the eggs daily. Wash eggs and prepare them for market. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Maintain/repair fences. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Number of Hours Per Week:

60

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Girard Farm LLC

Location:

Waterboro, ME 04087

Worksite

Address:

385 Main St., Waterboro, ME 04087

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25350-487789

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/22/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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