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Maintenance Worker
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is hiring a maintenance worker. We are seeking a maintenance worker to assist in grounds and landscape maintenance.
Who We Are
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is dedicated to the practices of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and the creation of access to healthy food systems. Hilltop is a 60-acre working farm and educational center operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation that uses organic practices to grow produce, flowers, and seeds for a market-style CSA, on-site farm stand, and native plant nursery. The farm offers educational programming throughout the year and the property is open to the public, free of charge, year round.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform grounds maintenance work: such as mowing grass, planting and pruning shrubs, mulching, weeding, operate farm tools and machinery.
- Perform janitorial duties across all farm facilities, such as vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning surfaces.
- Operate farm tools and machinery, including weed whackers, mowers, hedge trimmers, saws, and hand tools.
- Provide support with minor carpentry and vehicle repair tasks as needed.
- Work closely with management to address any issues on the farm, ensuring a positive and safe work environment for all team members.
- Assist other departments as needed and help maintain the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the property.
- Assist with farm operations, including harvesting 1-2 times per week and seed cleaning.
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability and to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding task
- Ability to comfortably lift 40 lbs. and performing repetitive movements).
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with attention to detail and flexibility.
- Basic carpentry skills are preferred.
- Start date is March 31, 2025 with a work schedule of 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Occasional weekend work required.
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
Compensation
- This is an hourly position.
- Salary range: $16.60 - $20 per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Access to educational & professional development opportunities
- Option to participate in the NY State Retirement System
To Apply
Please send an email with your resume, a letter of interest, and three farm-related references to jt@hilltophanoverfarm.org. Include “Maintenance Worker” in the subject line of your email.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.