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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

Perform various activities associated with growing grass and sod on farm. Activities will be exclusively performed in an outdoor environment. Aid in soil preparation, including removing rocks, roots, limbs, stumps, trees, and other debris from the fields and farm area. Sod large areas, sow grass seed, plant plugs of sod grass, cut, roll, and stack sod in accordance with supervisor's instructions. Weed, hoe, and propagate. Water, monitor, trim, weed, load, transport, and discard sod. Irrigation set up and operation. Bag certified grass seed. Perform other activities associated with growing grass and sod in a nursery. Workers will load and unload empty pallets by hand. Workers may be subject to random drug testing at employer expense post hire. Workers must be able to work in wet, hot, humid weather and able to work on their feet in bent, stooped positions for long periods of time. Hours are approximately 6:00am to 4:00pm (Monday - Saturday). Hours may vary due to weather and crop conditions, they may begin earlier in the Summer and end later as well. During peak periods the hours worked may be higher. Occasional work on Sundays as needed.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Workers may be subject to random drug testing post-hire at employer expense. Once employment commences, testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. Drug testing required post-hire at employer expense for the safety of workers. Workers must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, humid weather and able to work on their feet in bent, stooped positions for long periods of time. Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday. Machinery/tractor experience required. Valid US/Mexican driver's license required. Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned.

Number of Hours Per Week:

60

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Saratoga Sod Farm, Inc.

Location:

Stillwater, NY 12170

Worksite

Address:

1670 Route 4, Stillwater, NY 12170

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24345-530467

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Raises and/or bonuses may be offered to any worker in the specified occupation, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.

Date Posted:

12/13/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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