- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 2
- Job Duties:
- Crops/Commodities:
cactus, succulent products, poinsettias, ornamental plants, flowers.
Mechanic work done in conjunction with agricultural production of plants including, but not limited to cactus, succulent products, poinsettias, ornamental plants, and flowers.
Field mechanics will perform regular preventative service, maintenance and repairs on various types of engines to ensure efficiency of operation.
Job duties will include the regular servicing of nursery spray equipment, tractors and vehicles. Inspect vehicles and equipment for wear, damage, or specific problems that might affect performance.
Perform engine tune-ups, including diagnostics for repair or replacement, and adjust or replace items as necessary. Inspection and preventative service of fleet will regularly expose workers to moving mechanical parts.
Work may be required during light rain, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures.
Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Additional hours may be offered on Saturdays.
Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors.
Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Employer will instruct workers in the safety and operation of equipment before use. Workers must operate equipment in a manner that protects operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions. Communicate to supervisor any unsafe equipment or working area. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Must wear proper protective footwear that is closed-toe in nature with a non-slip sole, such as work boots or trail-type shoes. Shorts, bathing suits or other casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Employer-paid post-hire drug and alcohol testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises, including housing, is prohibited and will be cause for termination.
Tobacco use strictly prohibited on company property except for specifically designated areas. No smoking, vaping or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, company vehicles, worker housing, or on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products. Employer reserves the right to discharge any employee found using any type of tobacco product in unauthorized areas.
Workers may not use or possess alcohol, drugs, cannabis (marihuana), or pornographic materials in the employer housing areas and transportation vehicles. Employees and/or employees' belongings may be subject to inspection by the employer. Inspections or searches for prohibited materials (including but not limited to illegal narcotics, illegal firearms, illegal paraphernalia drug used for drug use) that may be used may be conducted by an independent security service or by Company personnel. Inspections or searches for prohibited materials may be conducted on a regular basis at locations that include Company provided transportation, employee housing, and in the fields.
- Job Classification:
- 49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians