Farm Technician

The Farm Technician position facilitates and assists with implementing farm activities at the Cornwall Manor – Rodale Institute Trailside Organic Farm.  This farm grows fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers to support the residents of Cornwall Manor.  The Farm Technician will participate in project design through completion, carrying out all daily activities while maintaining activity logs.

The Farm Technician will also be responsible for property maintenance.

This position reports directly to the Farm Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Take part in the execution of day-to-day tasks Lead and / or supervise seasonal workers and volunteers when requested Maintain a clean and organized work area and office space Maintain field operations logs for organic certification, including amendments, harvest records, plantings, etc.
• Tractor driving, using tractor-mounted implements, using irrigation, transplanting, seeding, cultivating, hand weeding, spraying, harvesting, collecting data, and any other field tasks requested Assist with landscaping activities Maintain all input and planting records Prepare sites for meetings, tours, events, etc.

Transplanting, hand weeding, watering, seeding, dead-heading, harvesting, spraying, pruning, trellising, mowing, trimming fence lines, and any other landscaping tasks requested Assist with greenhouse and high tunnel activities Assist with food processing, backing and distribution Assist with pop-up market activities Some weekend work will be required Required Qualifications & Experience :

Ability to maintain and organize activity logs Ability to lift and carry +50lbs Ability to be flexible with schedule, as farm work can be unpredictable Positive, motivated, professional attitude Works well in both a teamwork-oriented environment and alone Able and willing to work in any weather conditions Other Expectations :