Farm & Agriculture Maintenance
22 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off FARM & AGRICULTURE MAINTENANCE: Bonton Farms is seeking a dedicated and reliable Farm & Agriculture Maintenance team member to support the daily upkeep and smooth operation of our farm and agricultural infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the health of our crops, animals, and physical assets. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on mindset, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic that aligns with our mission of restoring lives, creating jobs, and providing access to healthy food in the Bonton community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Agriculture Operations Support: • Assist in planting, cultivating, harvesting, and processing crops., • Provide routine care for livestock, including feeding, watering, and stall cleaning., • Support seasonal preparation and transition activities (soil prep, greenhouse care, etc.).Farm Maintenance, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm structures (greenhouses, barns, sheds)., • Perform daily and preventive maintenance on equipment, tools, and irrigation systems., • Monitor and repair fences, animal enclosures, planting beds, and other structures as needed., • Identify safety hazards and perform repairs or escalate issues to the Farm Manager.Facility and Grounds Upkeep, • Mow, weed, trim, and manage landscape areas surrounding farm facilities., • Maintain walkways, signage, drainage areas, and public-facing farm grounds to support visitor readiness., • Support special projects, events, and educational activities on the farm., • Collaborate with apprentices, volunteers, and visiting groups to promote learning and engagement., • Maintain a respectful and inclusive working environment for staff and community members.Technical Skills, • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment (tractors, tillers, mowers, weed trimmers, blowers), • Basic mechanical repair (hand tools, power tools, lubrication, tightening, part replacement), • Irrigation system troubleshooting (drip lines, timers, water flow, valve repair), • Basic carpentry (building/repairing fencing, small structures, planting boxes), • Use of landscaping tools (hedge trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws), • Equipment safety and lockout/tagout procedures, • Familiarity with greenhouse systems (temperature control, ventilation, pest management), • Ability to read and follow maintenance schedules and safety documentation, • (Preferred) Basic knowledge of soil health, compost systems, or farm data tracking apps, • Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to log tasks, maintenance notes, or time entries., • Basic familiarity with email for internal communication and scheduling., • Ability to use apps or web-based systems for tracking inventory, work orders, or training., • Willingness to learn farm management or maintenance tracking software., • (Preferred) Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for logs or reports.Qualifications:, • Previous experience in farming, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or similar labor-intensive roles preferred., • Ability to operate or learn to operate tractors, weed eaters, lawn equipment, irrigation tools, and small machinery., • Basic understanding of tools and mechanical repairs (or willingness to be trained)., • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs)., • Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment., • Strong alignment with Bonton Farms' mission and values.