Farm Maintenance Assistant

$14.50 per hour
**Please note: this is NOT an event planning position!
The Farm at South Mountain is looking to hire a Farm Maintenance assistant to help set up equipment for the private and public events that The Farm hosts each season as well as maintain the property including our 1 acre garden.
The Farm at South Mountain is a 10-acre weddings and event venue with three farm-to-table restaurants, a modern market with local purveyors and an organic-style garden. The Farm is a fast-paced and vibrant property and we are looking for a candidate that has the same qualities.
Responsibilities – Organization and upkeep of all events materials and equipment -Creating and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all equipment – Setting up and breaking down all equipment for each event -Maintaining the cleanliness of public areas around property -Attend a weekly events meeting to review event setups and layouts for each week – Communicate with the events team about needs or breakages of equipment – Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of each wedding venue
-Various tasks including but not limited to Pulling Weeds, Digging, Raking, Harvesting, –Planting Seeds, Mowing
-Tend to the Farm animals including cleaning coops/pens, collecting eggs, maintain fresh supply of food and water
-Perform routine general maintenance with direction from Operations Manager
-Use power tools, hand tools, landscaping equipment
Requirements • Ability to lift and move heavy items • Experience in events preferred • Understanding of layouts, set-up requirements, and spatial reasoning • Ability to prioritize tasks on order of importance and urgency • Experience driving company vans and box trucks (a bonus) • Excellent communication skills for when working with team and clients • Well-organized, able to work with tight deadlines • Timeliness is essential, keeping on track with tasks and arriving on time daily