ranch maintenance worker

Perform general labor and maintenance duties in and around strawberry ranches under the direction of Farm

Managers. Install and maintain drip irrigation systems. Assist the company to spray and fumigate crops. Install and

repair fences around ranches. Help clean and maintain ranch ditches and reservoirs. Complete basic document checklists concerning ranch conditions, tools, and harvest conditions by following food and industrial safety guidelines.

Perform occasional hand weeding in and around ranch properties; workers will not perform weeding activities by hand

in a stooped, kneeling or squatting position. May lead, coordinate or monitor the work of other less experienced

employees. Perform other general labor duties as directed that relate to the maintenance of strawberry ranches.

Qualifying workers may also operate farm machinery, such as tractors, to assist with cultivation of the land after

undergoing several hours of safety training and passing a hands on tractor driving exam. Qualifying workers must

demonstrate willingness, basic knowledge of driving a tractor or other farm machinery and the ability to operate agricultural machinery in a safe manner. Tractor drivers will be responsible for movement of tractors in and around the

ranches with or without loaded attachments. Operate breaks, gears, and pedals, read gauges and steering controls

while driving. Refuel and maintain tractor operations to ensure optimum performance. Conduct daily maintenance

checks prior to operating the tractor. Work can involve exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, bright sunlight,

cloudy, windy or rainy conditions, mud and dust, low light and other natural elements. The work may entail exposure to

plant pollens, insects, snakes, rodents, noxious plants and/or plant materials that have been treated with insect and/or

disease control spray. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the working conditions described and utilize all required personal protective clothing and equipment.