Farming Assistant at Encinitas Union School District - 19515

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Innovation and Farm Lab Development and the Lead
Farmer, responsible for supporting all farming operations, general maintenance and grounds
needs at Encinitas Union School District’s Farm Lab.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Support Lead Farmer with irrigation, weeding, orchard and native garden maintenance,
composting, harvesting, pest management, seeding, greenhouse propagation, general
farm maintenance, and record keeping.
● Prepare and plant beds per the crop plan.
● Support with integrated pest management on the farm and in classrooms.
● Support with landscaping, tree care and chicken care.
● Support with property weed mitigation.
● Support with raised bed care and vermicomposting.
● Inspect farm buildings and grounds for damage, needed repairs, security and safety
hazards and report to the supervisor.
● Maintain equipment, barn, shed and field organization, and safety protocols.
● Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
● Methods and equipment used in regenerative organic farming
● Methods, materials, and equipment used in groundskeeping
● Integrated pest management
● Irrigation: drip, overhead, valves, and repair
● General maintenance work
● Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
● Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic
Ability to:
● Perform strenuous farming tasks, including lifting, carrying and digging
● Use farming equipment
● Make accurate mathematical calculations
● Work collaboratively and solve problems
● Maintain records
● Understand and carry out written and oral directions
● Maintain regular and consistent attendance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
● Equivalent to the completion of 12th grade
● One to three years of farming experience
● Experience in farming, grounds, maintenance or related work preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk
and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects,
tools, and/or controls. The employee is required to sit; reach with hands and arms, push, lift and
carry supplies and equipment; to taste and/or smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to
100 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with
assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in outdoor weather
conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER
California Class C driver’s license and employee-provided transportation required.
REQUIRED TESTING
Pre-employment testing and assessment to demonstrate minimum qualifications required for the
position.
CLEARANCES
California Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical
examination including tuberculosis (TB) and drug screen clearances.