Farming and Gardening Experts!

San Diego CA

Description

ABOUT US: California Farm and Garden specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of vegetable and herb gardens and farms, fruit tree orchards, and accompanying pollinator and California native gardens. We work with homeowners, small businesses and restaurants, and large corporations in San Diego to create beautiful, entirely organic, productive edible spaces and amenities. Based out of San Diego for the last 13 years, our growing company is seeking a full-time Garden Maintenance Assistant to work on a variety of new garden projects. As a for-profit organization that is experiencing positive growth throughout Southern California, we strive for efficiency and integrity in our services. Our work is fast-paced, results oriented, and a ton of fun! POSITION OVERVIEW: We’re looking to add a full-time Garden Maintenance Assistant to join the team in maintaining a variety of residential and commercial fruit and vegetable gardens. On a day-to-day basis, there are any number of farming and gardening tasks you could be working on for each client including by not limited to: fertilizing and amending the soil; treating gardens and orchard for pests and diseases; planting each client’s seasonal favorites; adjusting irrigation; pruning fruit trees; making sure each farm and garden is both beautiful and productive. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual interested in professional growth and stability while being part of the local and sustainable food movement! We’ve created a workplace culture that attracts some of the finest people you’ll ever meet. Our pursuit is to attract and keep the best by investing in a culture that fosters passion, excitement, and achievement. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have professional experience with gardening or farming fruits and vegetables using organic methods, including: - Cultivating soil with fertilizers and amendments - Planting - Watering - Pruning - Identifying pests and diseases - Weeding - Harvesting Must be proficient and comfortable: - Using farm and garden tools such as shovel, pitchfork, wheelbarrow, sprayer, and other landscaping and gardening tools - Lifting up to 50lbs - Working outside doing physical farming activity for up to 8 hours per day - Regularly waking up early Other must-have's include: - Valid driver’s license - Reliable daily transportation - Excellent customer service skills - Positive attitude and a desire to expand knowledge - Keen observational abilities and attention to detail Beneficial if you have experience with Google Email, Google Drive, and Google Calendar COMPENSATION: This is a full time position Monday - Friday. Pay is based on experience and competitive. Benefits include, but are not limited to: - Health Insurance - Retirement Account - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Paid Holidays - Education Reimbursement - Annual Reviews and Pay Examinations - Annual Automatic Cost-of-Living Raises - Friendly Office Dog - Fun and Positive Culture