Nursery Foreman

Phillips Farms, LLC (Ballston Lake, NY) seeks multiple General Farm Laborer to plant greenhouse crops, irrigate crops, prepare plants for sale, and move crops as necessary. Prune perennial fruit crops outdoors, prepare fields, plant fruit & vegetable crops, irrigate, apply pesticides, weed, perform cultural work, harvest, field grade, load crops onto wagons and trucks, and prepare crops for sale and delivery to market. Greenhouse duties include fertilizer mixing, chemical mixing and application, adjusting environmental controls, crop irrigation. Greenhouse construction and repair includes replacing or repairing baseboards. Repair greenhouse structural issues such as damaged frames, broken glazing, or compromised foundations, using hand and power tools and equipment. Make sure drainage systems like gutters and downspouts are functioning properly and direct water away from the structure. Orchard duties include Mixing and applying crop protection chemicals to fruit trees and vines with tractor and sprayer. Operation of mechanized orchard equipment, such as brush sweepers and brush choppers, mechanical thinners and pruners. Precision application of herbicides and fertilizers. Monitoring insect traps for pests. Vegetable-related duties include coordinating harvest and planting activities and organizing planting activities. Determining which crops are at the proper stage of harvest. Coordination of food safety protocols during harvest. Maintain harvest records. Drive tractors/trucks, flatbed trailers, and unrefrigerated box trucks all less than 26,000 pounds GVW to farmers markets and set up markets. Drive tractors for on farm wagon rides for pick-your-own customers. Winter related duties include: general winter maintenance at various farm properties. Snow removal from pathways, roadways, roofs. Repair and maintain equipment. Greenhouse sanitation and maintenance. Trellis fence work. Replacing or repairing baseboards. Repair greenhouse structural issues such as damaged frames, broken glazing, or compromised foundations, using hand and power tools and equipment. Travel to Various farm-owned properties and to farmers market with the property. Work in all weather conditions. Ability to lift 80lbs. No exp. Req’d. Email resumes to marcphillips7@hotmail.com