HVI - Farm Operations Foreman

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in Supervision of crew
• Basic chemical application ( Sspraying fences with Glyphosate )
• Knowledge of irrigation repairs and operation of rResidential irrigation systems
• Ensure that tasks assigned by Ranch Manager/Assistant Ranch Manager are completed timely and of quality standards
• Work with crew on same job or as a team to reach high quality finished product
• Be available when scheduled for any outside vendors performing work onsite
• Ability to work flexible hours to attend to emergency situations
• Assist with the maintenance of rental properties
• Willingness to do what it takes to perform emergency repairs when needed
• Skill set should include ability to operate landscaping / farming equipment (large tractors and shredders, chain saws, weed eaters, etc.)
• Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met and schedules are maintained
• Tour grounds of property to inspect conditions and creates assignments based on needs

• Ensure routine maintenance is being followed on all equipment
• Ensure staff is following established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Helping keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tools to maintain and repair machinery or farm structures
• Oversee/manage special projects as necessary
• Ability to pull a trailer
• Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people
• Management may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function
• Traveling between two locations weekly

Qualifications:

· Be able to lead the crew and maintain healthy relationships with members of crew

· Cooperative, service-oriented attitude, strong team player

· High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary

· Cleanliness and organizational skills required

· Knowledge of basic water line repairs (PVC pipe repairs)

· Landscaping/ lawn maintenance experience or Farming experience

· Keep accurate notes of daily accomplishments for Assistant Manager

· Ability to coordinate and organize multiple job duties

· Ability to communicate well with others and able to provide positive reinforcement

· Follow instructions

· Ability to train and educate other staff as needed

· Eye for detail

· Proper and safe operation and maintenance of small equipment to large tractors

· Valid Driver’s License

· Clean DPS record

· Mechanical ability

· Flexible to cover weekends on rotational basis or other days off as needed