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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

60

Job Duties:

Workers will perform assign duties as instructed by their supervisor. Planting citrus trees: by hand under supervisor’s instructions, planting a tree at a tree space where a tree has been removed the worker will dig a hole 3 feet on each side of the removed tree in line with the other trees in the same row (clear weeds if needed) the hole must be 14 inches deep and 5 inches round, place soil that has been removed from the hole evenly around the hole, evenly sprinkle 1 pound of young tree fertilizer on the soil around the hole, remove the tree from the citrus pot over the hole, place tree in the hole at ground level so potting mix is even with the ground, use your hand to pack the soil with the fertilizer into the hole firmly around the tree, water the tree around the roots (1 gallon or more) place more soil around the tree roots after watering. Workers must be able to lift at least 100 lbs. Place pot as sprout inhibitor and tree protector: Notch the bottom of the pot and slip in over the tree, place the micro sprinkler between the newly planted trees in the reset space. Do a quality job when planting citrus trees, proper placement and proper planting. General grove caretaking: vaccinating trees, Irrigation system maintenance and operation of agriculture equipment such as tractors. Workers must be able to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain, for a minimum of six (6) hours per day. The position requires physical strength and endurance to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods, as well as manual dexterity to repetitively use hands at a sustained pace to meet production standards. The employer will provide all necessary tools and equipment at no charge to the worker. Consistent with applicable law, the employer may recover the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of tools if damage results from the worker’s willful misconduct or gross negligence after the damage has occurred and after gaining the employee's written authorization to make the deduction. At its sole discretion, the employer may pay a higher wage rate based on individual performance or tenure, which does not alter the entry-level requirements of this position. When production needs require, the employer may offer hours in excess of the daily or weekly schedule stated in the ETA-790. These additional hours are strictly voluntary and not guaranteed; no worker is required to work beyond the contracted hours, on federal holidays, or on their Sabbath, and no worker will be penalized for declining such work. Due to the nature of agriculture, workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work due to weather, crop maturity, or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods may occur at any time throughout the season. In the event of a worker-requested leave of absence during periods of available work, all missed hours will be deducted from the actual hours worked but will be credited as "hours offered" toward the fulfillment of the three-quarter guarantee. Workers are responsible for providing their own suitable work clothing. The employer will provide a written copy of the work contract—consisting of the certified ETA Form 790/790A and any approved modifications, or a separate written agreement—at no cost to each worker in a language they understand, ensuring disclosure occurs no later than the time of visa application for those requiring a visa, the time of the job offer for those not requiring a visa or transferring from a subsequent H-2A employer, and no later than the first day of work for those in corresponding employment; furthermore, the employer and its agents are strictly prohibited from holding or confiscating a worker’s passport, visa, or other government-issued identification, and all documentation evidencing the provision of these contracts will be maintained in accordance with federal recordkeeping requirements.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This type of work, involves working conditions that require tremendous stamina, a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and in adverse weather such as rain. The work requires a high level of physical conditioning.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

RJ Harvesting, Inc

Location:

Lake Placid, FL 33852

Worksite

Address:

Ward Nursery Rd, Frostproof, FL 33843

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26099-775737

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Wage applicable to foreign H-2A workers is $14.00 per hour / El salario aplicable a los trabajadores extranjeros de H-2A es de 14,00 dólares por hora

Date Posted:

4/15/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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