Farmer / Vegetable Gardener

Farmscape•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

About Farmscape Farmscape is the largest urban farming venture in the country, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Oakland. We design, install, and tend intensive organic vegetable gardens for residences, schools, restaurants, and other organizations. We actively manage 300 gardens in California, turning the city back into a farm one yard at a time! Location: Los Angeles, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm Benefits: Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation, mileage reimbursement when needed Compensation: $20 - $25 Status : Full time, non-exempt Job Description Manage 10-20 farms; design planting layouts, oversee planting calendar, cultivate wide variety of annual vegetables, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fertilize, fork and amend soil, harvest produce, repair irrigation systems Work solo, and with a field partner Maintain fruit trees and edible perennials, including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, and pest/disease management Proactively prevent garden issues Manage consistent weekly schedule, including service logs and client database Manage inventory for gardens Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email Engage in weekly phone and/or in-person check ins with LA Residential Farm Manager Follow communication procedures, guidelines and expectations Provide weekly garden updates to clients Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and communicate problems upward Represent Farmscape services in a professional manner Must be comfortable and willing to drive between multiple locations in greater LA region every work day Attend staff, service and training meetings as required Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, communicating to management areas requiring support Contribute to supportive and accountable work environment

Requirements

2+ years professional experience with annual vegetable cultivation or combination of professional landscaping work with non-professional vegetable gardening experience
Ability to supervise and lead a small team effectively.
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with customers and staff
Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Manage 10-20 farms
Design planting layouts
Oversee planting calendar
Cultivate wide variety of annual vegetables
Troubleshoot pest and disease issues
Fertilize, fork and amend soil
Harvest produce
Repair irrigation systems
Work solo, and with a field partner
Maintain fruit trees and edible perennials, including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, and pest/disease management
Proactively prevent garden issues
Manage consistent weekly schedule, including service logs and client database
Manage inventory for gardens
Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email
Engage in weekly phone and/or in-person check ins with LA Residential Farm Manager
Follow communication procedures, guidelines and expectations
Provide weekly garden updates to clients
Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and communicate problems upward
Represent Farmscape services in a professional manner
Must be comfortable and willing to drive between multiple locations in greater LA region every work day
Attend staff, service and training meetings as required
Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, communicating to management areas requiring support
Contribute to supportive and accountable work environment