Hiring: Head Farmer – ServiceNet

We are looking for a farmer for our new Pittsfield location.

Follow this link for more information and to apply: Head Farmer | ServiceNet

Full-Time
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Pay Range: $24.08-$27.07/hour (Based on experience and certifications – see below)

ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As a Head Farmer, you will develop and manage all aspects of production fields, livestock and landscaping operations, and related business ventures for a specialized vocational program for individuals with various disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Vocational Services responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing operation of business ventures including a farm, landscaping and associated business ventures such as for hire day work.
• Directs and supervises property, lawn and otherwise required maintenance of two Farm sites.
• Manages and schedules labor, equipment and material to accomplish needed production consistent with communicated customer commitments and deadlines.
• Maintain day to day working knowledge of all business contracts, orders, and services in progress including completion status and communicating project/order completion for billing purposes through regular communication with the Assistant Director of Vocational Services.
• Performing a variety of farm tasks including but not limited to weeding, planting, feeding livestock, shoveling, building, etc.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a supportive and respectful manner at all times with people served by the program, including the community, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Coach and mentor staff and develop staffs’ skills related to properly performing work tasks.
• Working with farmhands and staff to develop problem solving strategies to facilitate farmhands’ continued vocational growth.
• Properly communicate potential product or customer issues to the responsible manager and following problems through to confirm resolution
• Assist in assuring a positive customer service experience.
• Visit job sites on a regular basis, observing organization of work, identifying and resolving training issues, and taking necessary actions to ensure quality.
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain high level of care of company assets in the field, vehicles, shops, and customer work-sites.
• Stay aware of best practices and develop and recommend improved work methods and standards.
• Representing the program at meetings as designated by the Director of Vocational Services.
• Attending monthly staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and other meetings as scheduled.
• Enforcing program regulations and policies.
• Performing CPR and First Aid to clients when necessary.
• Upholding client confidentiality and following applicable HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
• All other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Vocational Services or his/her designee.

• Significant gardening, carpentry or livestock experience.
• Ability to connect with people
• A deep belief in the potential of every human being
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and a vehicle
• Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills
• Employee must be able to drive, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and have reliable transportation.
• Employee must be able to perform CPR and First Aid
• Employee must be able to lift 10-25 pounds.
• Employee must be able to perform physically demanding farm tasks.

• $24.08-$25.07/hr Base Range
• $26.08-$27.07/hr For individuals with MAP certification
  • Base + $2/hr MAP differential