Head Farmer
Job Location:
Pittsfield, MA - USA
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Job Summary
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Full-Time
Location: Pittsfield MA
Pay Range: $24.08-$27.07/hour (Based on experience and certifications - see below)
ServiceNet a leading Human Services agency is seeking compassionate dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As Head Farmer you will develop and manage all aspects of production fields livestock and landscaping operations and related business ventures for a specialized vocational program for individuals with various disabilities. Your work will be supervised by Vocational Services director and supported by Job Coaches Agency Managers and other staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Head Farmer plans directs and supervises production operations of farm according to seasonal and annual plans.
- Direct and supervise maintenance of farm site equipment and work areas.
- Manage and schedule labor equipment and material to accomplish needed production to meet deadlines.
- Maintain day to day work in progress through completion for billing by management team.
- Assist in customer service problem resolution with responsible manager.
- Perform farm tasks including weeding planting feeding livestock shoveling building etc.
- Keep work atmosphere positive the farm hands customers co-workers and supervisors.
- Coach and mentor staff and develop staffs skills related to properly performing work tasks.
- Use problem solving strategies to facilitate farmhands continued vocational growth.
- Regularly monitor job sites to observe organization of work identify and resolve training issues and take necessary actions to ensure quality.
- Regularly plan conduct or attend meetings as scheduled or required.
- Other general responsibilities as required.
- Significant food crop plant nursery landscape management or livestock experience.
- Able to plan labor equipment and supplies needed.
- Ability to connect with people and a deep belief in the potential of every human being.
- Valid drivers license acceptable driving record and a vehicle.
- Excellent communication computer and organizational skills.
- Physically able to move lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform other demanding farm tasks.
- $24.08-$25.07/hr Base Range
- $26.08-$27.07/hr For individuals with MAP certification
- Base $2/hr MAP differential
- Generous PTO (time-off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- And much more
ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status.
#MakeADifference
ServiceNet is a non-profit agency supporting people with mental health challenges developmental disabilities brain injuries homelessness and more. We offer great benefits room to grow and plenty of rewarding opportunities. Wed love for you to join us!
At ServiceNet you will make a real difference. Whether youre working in residential direct care clinical care peer support or other valuable roles youll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting our community.
And with over 3000 employees and over 100 programs across western Massachusetts were confident theres a role thats the right fit for you.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Essential Human Services For People Living With Mental Health Challenges, Developmental Disability, Brain Injury, Substance Abuse, And More.
