at Apple Creek Propagators in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Consultant, please conduct seated interview. Period of intended Employment: 5/11/2025-11/25/2025 Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Applicants must have 3 moths of experience.

Job Duties: Worker will be required perform a variety of duties related to the production of bare root and container trees/shrubs, conifers, ball and burlap trees, fruit trees and perennials. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production. Will apply specific horticultural techniques as instructed by the employer when carrying out the following responsibilities; prepare fields/plant/weed and irrigate plants/shrubs/trees; sow seed; observe general condition of plants and apply the appropriate care; prune/transplant/pinch plants and cull appropriately to ensure development of product; harvest/pack and store crop; plant shrubs/plants in containers; move containerized trees/shrubs; dig/wrap roots of shrubs/trees and bud grafting; propagation of nursery plants; prepare/ship produced crops by: drive, load/unload farm trucks; transport crops to onsite storage facilities and lift/transport root balls weighing up to 100 pounds; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers. Irrigation duties will include the following: Hand lines: connect pipes; check alignment of pipe and adjust for proper water distribution; attach lines to water supply; turn valves to start flow of water; disassemble lines and carry pipes across fields at specified intervals; move pipes through freshly irrigated crops and/or plowed fields where mud may be deep at times; lift and carry pipe sections weighing approximately 40 pounds on a sustained basis. Other Irrigation Duties: observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; disassemble, service and store pipes/mainlines after irrigation season. Applicants must have 3 months experience with farm/irrigation/mechanic work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Mechanic Duties will include: maintain, repair, service, and overhaul farm vehicles, trucks and machinery such as wheel loaders, tractors, tillage implement/planting/harvesting equipment and other implements; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, welding equipment, grinders or saws; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects or wear; read inspection reports; tune engines; clean/lubricate/adjust equipment, parts, and tools; adjust vehicle components according to specifications; disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair; repair defective engine components and worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace motors; fabricate parts, components or new metal parts using drill presses, welding torches and other machine tools (grinders or grinding torches); replace and pack bearings; replace and re-lace belting; repair bent or torn sheet metal; service vehicles to maintain functionality; remove tires; repair axles; repair and replace trailer tarps; test and replace electrical circuits, components, wiring and mechanical equipment using test meters, soldering equipment and hand tools; reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and/or adjustment; install machine or equipment replacement parts; move large objects using heavy equipment; read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed; maintain detailed repair or maintenance records; perform general cleanup of farm maintenance and repair areas and a clean rock/weed free work area; trouble-shoot and repair electrical maintenance issues with a variety of equipment used in the production of agricultural commodities (this will involve single and three phase systems that operate at 480 volts or less); repair electric water pumps, system controls, motors and/or other mechanisms relative to proper irrigation of crops; assure proper pump operation; winterize irrigation equipment; maintain and/or repair wiring systems relative to all equipment used in the planting, sorting/handling, harvesting, and packing/storage of agricultural commodities; maintain and update a complete inventory of parts necessary for all production maintenance projects; collaborate and communicate with supervisors as to optimal and most efficient scheduling and completion of maintenance and repairs; intermittently perform miscellaneous incidental duties related to general farm work and general cleanup of farm property in the areas around all maintenance and repair locations which may include maintenance of fencing, gates and miscellaneous welding needs. Extended hours may be required during peak production periods. Work hours may vary and there may be periods when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year, and the requirements of the cropping program. Instruction, training, and general supervision will be provided by the farm operator or a designated employee. However, the worker must perform required duties without close supervision and listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of the employer or supervisor. The worker will be required to return worn out tools, supplies, and equipment before new ones will be provided. Most duties are performed out of doors and entail exposure to heat, cold, dust, rain, and other environmental conditions common in fields, including mosquitoes during certain seasons. The worker must crouch, bend, and lift and carry items weighing up to the number of pounds indicated in Section B/Item 4.e. in the course of performing required activities. The worker may be offered work seven days a week, as farm work must be performed seven days a week. The worker will be required, however, to work the minimum number of hours indicated in Section A / Item 6. The worker may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but is only required to work the hours specified. The worker may be requested, but will not be required, to work on his/her Sabbath and/or on Federal holidays. TERMINATION: The employer may terminate the worker’s employment if the worker: 1) fails to complete or refuses to carry out work as assigned (including unexcused absences from work); 2) fails to work in accordance with the terms of this clearance order; 3) commits an act of misconduct; 4) commits a violation of the laws of the United States, the State, or the local jurisdiction.