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This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.

Peckham Inc. – Farm/Facilities Worker Level 1

SUMMARY

The Farm/Facilities Level I position assists in various roles at Peckham Farms and in maintaining Peckham facilities throughout the Lansing area. Primary duties of this position during the growing season are to assist in the planting, transplanting, weeding, maintenance, harvest and packing of fruits and vegetables at Peckham Farms. The season will fluctuate in length but generally falls between the months of June – October. At other times of the year, responsibilities may include general building maintenance, preventive building maintenance, hoop house maintenance and basic building, equipment, and machinery maintenance. Responsibilities may also include landscape maintenance, weed control, general cleaning, leaf removal, setup/removal of holiday decorations, and snow removal activities. This position utilizes a team approach for most projects and promotes Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders. Assists in maintaining organization wide quality standards. Must have access to reliable transportation for frequent trips to facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow Peckham food and safety guidelines.
• Cultivate soil, sow crops and control weeds by hand pulling and hoeing.
• Clean and sterilize farm equipment.
• Assist with harvest, pack, and processing activities. These include washing, grading, and packaging of produce, and preparing it for storage, market, or delivery while strictly following our Produce Safety Plan.
• Assist with grounds maintenance with digging, planting, installing mulch, and weeding.
• Assist with snow removal and clearing of emergency exits and walking areas, spreading salt & de-icer on walkways, constructing snow fences.
• Assist in specialty cleaning of wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces.
• Assist with setup and removal of holiday decorations around Lansing area facilities (i.e. hanging lights, setting up displays by following diagrams and verbal instructions).
• Assist with general facility maintenance including repair, cleaning and upkeep of fixtures, appliances, storage racking, and furniture using hand tools.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work area and report any safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM 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. 

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights, and the ability to kneel and crouch for extended periods.
• This job requires the ability to distinguish between red and green for harvest purposes.
• This job requires candidates to bathe or shower and change clothes regularly (good hygiene is required for Food Safety Compliance).
• Candidate to possess or obtain within 90 days a valid MI driver’s license.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in landscape or turf maintenance.
• Experience operating farm equipment.
• Experience working in a team setting and maintaining respectful communication.
• Ability to stay on task independently.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Basic knowledge of agriculture and building maintenance
• Ability to read simple documents, instructions, and manuals in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions in English.
• Basic math skills: counting, addition, and subtraction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 at times exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, dust or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee will be working outdoors and be exposed to insects, outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes in all seasons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 at times exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, dust, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee will be working outdoors and be exposed to insects, outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes in all seasons.

This job will require the use of wheelbarrows, shop vacs, rolling scaffolding, folding ladders, extension ladders, power washers, assorted hand tools, shovel, hoe, rake etc., string trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, push mowers, riding mowers, ATV, UTV, Golf Cart, Scissor lift, hand tools, pumps, sprinklers, snow blowers, and salt and fertilizer spreaders, spot spray cans.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law

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SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
• Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
• Email us at [email protected]
• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am – 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Peckham Farms

Location:

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member

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