Grower / Irrigator

Summary: 

Responsible for irrigating and controlling pests on newly seeded crops.

Tasks and Essential Functions: 

Include the following, while other duties may be assigned:

· Irrigating plants manually, using hose and spray nozzle. 

· Application of pesticides and chemicals using backpack sprayer, 30 pounds.

· Monitor environment, crop growth, and plant health. 

· Daily tasks involve the moving and pulling of the irrigation hose and long periods of walking, eight hours per day.

· Occasional lifting and pushing of benches, up to 75 pounds.

· Moving plants & pots to different locations, up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety and Security:

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality:

Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl push or pull. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.