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Winter Farm Maintenance Worker
BH Farms
Great Bend, KS
$17.33 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +16208041098
- Email address to Apply:
- hall@cpcis.net
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 1
- Job Duties:
- Duties may include: Workers will be expected to conduct winter seasonal work on 9,500 acre property for farm. Worker will assist in road building and maintenance within the irrigated fields which are idle of any growing crops during the winter months. Worker will assist in the removal of nuisance trees within the premises, filling of irrigation system wheel tracks, and preparation of the overhead sprinkler systems for winter weather. Mowing and clearing areas of waster vegetation built up during past furrowing season. Work will be expected to be conducted during winter months and may require exposure to possible extreme freezing temperatures, snowfall, and other unforeseen winter weather conditions & other related Winter Farm Maintenance Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 3
- Special Requirements:
- Must be 18 due to equipment use. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Trade Name/Doing Business As:
- BH Farms
- Company Name:
- Barbara J Hall
- Location:
- Great Bend, KS 67530
- Telephone Number:
- +16208041098
Worksite
- Address:
- 1754 NE 20th Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23272-397975
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- High wage offer of $20.00/hour, depending on experience.
- Date Posted:
- 10/13/2023