Farm Crew Chief

CASEY TREES•Berryville, VA

4d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 7,000 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Requirements

One (1) or more years of experience in farming, tree production, horticulture or related field
Ability and motivation to learn new skills quickly, with a focus on horticultural skills
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to safely drive pickup truck and trailer
Certified Pesticide Applicator license required within one year of hire
Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to manage multiple activities simultaneously
Experience operating/maintaining farm machinery and equipment, power tools, hand tools, etc.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
ISA and/or CPH Certification
Two (2) years of supervisory field management experience
Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License, any State
Knowledge of organic farming and integrated pest management techniques a distinct plus

Responsibilities

Plants, maintains, prunes and harvests trees
Installs, maintains, monitors, and manages irrigation systems
Inspects trees and traps for evidence of insects/disease and recommends corrective treatments.
Applies varied pest and weed control products with handheld and tractor-type equipment
Observes safety protocols in mixing, loading, handling, application, and storage of products
Maintains farm structures and performs routine equipment repair and maintenance
Assists in the inventory process as directed
Performs general tool, vehicle, and grounds maintenance
Supervises, motivates and evaluates a cohort of field crew members.
Performs general farm, building and related tasks as required.
Confirms bill of lading is correct for quality, quantity, and size of all shipments
Connects people to trees
Performs other duties as assigned.
Directs and evaluates work outputs of Farm Crew
Ensures adherence and proper modeling to organizational policies and procedures including, but not limited to attendance, timeliness, conduct, professionalism, appearance, customer service, etc.
Assists with training Farm Crew on all tasks assigned to them.
Oversees the proper loading and transporting of trees via truck, trailer, ATVs, track loaders, etc.
Promotes a safety culture by reducing hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations that may lead to injury and/or property damage