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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

18

Job Duties:

Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclementweather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders andsupervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technicalhorticultural activities will be closely supervised. However,workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without closesupervision.Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegaldrugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderatealcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will because for termination.The employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.Tasks will be related to the planting, growing,cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These cropsmay include but are not limited to the following:cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums,apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins andspecialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit andvegetable crops. All work must be performedcarefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

The employer agrees to pay the prevailing wage rate for the occupation if higher than the AEWR. Employer will pay the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing wage or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage, or the State or Federal minimum wage. Koinonia Partnership Farm employees are paid on a weekly basis each Friday, with the pay period beginning on Friday and ending on the following Thursday. Employees will be paid overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the standard rate for all hours worked over 60 hours as provided for in Maryland law. In accordance with Departmental regulations at 20 CFR sec. 655.122(k), the employer will furnish to the worker on or before each payday in one or more written statements the following

Number of Hours Per Week:

39

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:

Koinonia Farm

Company Name:

Gramercy LLC

Location:

Stevenson, MD 21153

Worksite

Address:

1400 Greenspring Valley Rd, Stevenson, MD 21153

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25007-600263

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/21/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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