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Farmscape

Farmer / Vegetable Gardener

Farmscape, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview Farmscape is the largest urban farming venture in the country, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Oakland. We design, install, and tend intensive organic vegetable gardens for residences, schools, restaurants, and other organizations. We actively manage 300 gardens in California, turning the city back into a farm one yard at a time!

Location and Details Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm

Benefits: Benefits for full-time employees include: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation, mileage reimbursement when needed

Compensation: $20 - $25

Status: Full time, non-exempt

Job Description

Manage 10-20 farms; design planting layouts, oversee planting calendar, cultivate wide variety of annual vegetables, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fertilize, fork and amend soil, harvest produce, repair irrigation systems

Work solo, and with a field partner

Maintain fruit trees and edible perennials, including fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, and pest/disease management

Manage consistent weekly schedule, including service logs and client database

Manage inventory for gardens

Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email

Engage in weekly phone and/or in-person check ins with LA Residential Farm Manager

Follow communication procedures, guidelines and expectations

Provide weekly garden updates to clients

Respond to customer concerns in a timely manner and communicate problems upward

Represent Farmscape services in a professional manner

Must be comfortable and willing to drive between multiple locations in greater LA region every work day

Attend staff, service and training meetings as required

Continue to develop expertise and knowledge, communicating to management areas requiring support

Contribute to supportive and accountable work environment

Qualifications

2+ years professional experience with annual vegetable cultivation or combination of professional landscaping work with non-professional vegetable gardening experience

Ability to supervise and lead a small team effectively

Ability to lift 50lbs

Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with customers and staff

Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices

Organizational skills and attention to detail a must

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Legal and Equal Opportunity Information Fair Chance Statement: Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

Provide a written individualized assessment,

Include a copy of the background check, and

Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us.

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