ProMedica Farms Seasonal Garden Assistant – Hickman Hospital – Temporary – Variable

Description

The Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital will give our community its first-ever wellness destination. Our families and friends will have improved access to nutrition education, exercise resources and state-of-the-art care like they never have before. We offer over 200,000 square feet and has 58 acute cate beds in our new state-of-the-art regional hospital. Our campus also features an organic farm with access to nutrition, education and therapies. We will serve as a community hub that touches residents of all ages and promotes a higher quality of life. This is a new model of collaboration between ProMedica and the community. We are excited to set a new standard for health and wellness in Lenawee County.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting with and recording day to day operations of ProMedica Farms growing season plans to plant, harvest and maintain produce at the farm.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Activities may include but are not limited to watering, weeding, planting, harvesting and maintaining of hoophouse and outdoor gardens.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or GED.

Skills: Ability to determine watering, harvesting and maintenance needs of basic flower and vegetable garden plants.

Years of Experience: N/A

License: N/A

Certification: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate Degree

Skills: Advanced gardening skills

Years of Experience: 3 years with garden maintenance experience.

License: N/A

Certification: N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask and gloves as needed.

Physical Demands: Must be able to read and speak the English language. Must be able to lift, push or pull over 50 lbs. On a routine basis. Frequent reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching. Frequent prolonged standing/ walking/sitting. Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods, and both indoor and outdoor climates. Must be able to tolerate the Michigan climate, tolerating both heat and cold. May be able to work with tools associated with gardening. Must be able to tolerate airborne irritants, dust, and other environmental irritants related to gardening.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

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