Farm/Facilities Team Leader

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position.This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.Peckham Inc. - Farm/Facilities Team LeaderSummaryThe Farm/Facilities Team Leader will assist the Farmer with growing, harvesting, and processing fruit, flower, and vegetable crops as dictated by Peckham quality standards as well as provide support and training to Farm Team Members. The person in this position must lead by example, maintain a positive attitude, and utilize a teamwork approach at all times.The Farm/Facilities Worker-Team Leader position operates during the fruit and vegetable growing season (typically March-October), as well as assisting the Peckham Facilities department with general building and grounds maintenance and snow removal during the winter months (typically November-February). Position requires Forktruck certification.DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIESComplete all assigned farm tasks as a member of a diverse work crew, use knowledge of tasks and experience to show a good example to other Team Members with less experience.Leading work crews in tasks as assigned by the Farmer while ensuring that all Team Members are completing tasks safely and as assigned.Communicating regularly with the Farmer about progress on assigned tasks and any concerns about tasks or work crew.Start and grow seedlings from seeds, cuttings, or transplants according to the farm plan.Cultivate soil, sow crops and control weeds by hand pulling, slashing, rotary hoeing or spraying.Notify the Farmer of any plant pests and plant pathogens.Use an Integrated Pest Management System (IPM).Assemble and maintain drip irrigation systems.Construct wire trellises (frames) to support vines, berries, and fruit.Operate tractors, harvesters, forklifts and hand tools for harvesting.Clean and sterilize farm equipment.Assist in the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, high tunnels, raised garden beds, fences, machinery, troughs, windmills and other farm related equipment.Plant cover crops to control weeds and improve soil.Follow Peckham food and safety guidelines.Assist with snow removal and clearing of emergency exits and walking areas, spreading salt & de-icer on walkways, constructing snow fences.Assist with setup and removal of holiday decorations around Lansing area facilities i.e. hanging lights, setting up displays, following diagrams and verbal instructions.Assist with general facility maintenance including repair, cleaning and upkeep of fixtures, appliances, storage racking, and furniture, as well as assisting with the installation of said objects using hand and power tools.Maintain a safe and healthy work area and report any safety concerns to the supervisor.Other related duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SHIFTNormal work hours for this position is 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and subject to immediate schedule adjustment and/or overtime.EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEThis job requires basic knowledge of agriculture, building reparis, and computers.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND COMMENTSValid MI driver’s licenseAbility to pass at minimum, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 of the Farm & Facilities Safety TrainingIndividual Level 3 Certifications will be required for each taskForklift CertificationLanguage SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and understand owners manual of equipment. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDWheel barrels, shop vac’s, rolling scaffolding, folding ladders, extention ladders, power washers, scrub brushes, weed trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, push mowers, riding mowers, ATV, UTV, Golf Cart, Scissor lift, hand tools, pumps, sprinklers, shovels, snow blowers, salt spreaders, front end loader, skid loader, tractors, tractor drawn equipment, and self-propelled equipment to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil and to plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest crops.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use fingers, hands, arms, and legs to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee will be working outdoors and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes.COMMENTS This position utilizes a team approach for all projects and also promotes Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders. Assists in maintaining organization wide quality standards. Must have access to reliable transportation for frequent trips to facilities. Must pass background checks and obtain a Peckham fork truck license.SPECIAL NOTESThese jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.govPECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICEFederal Law Requires Employers To Provide Reasonable Accommodation To Qualified Individuals With Disabilities. If You Require Assistance Or a Reasonable Accommodation To Complete Any Part Of Your Application PleaseClick HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist youClick HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near youEmail us at jobs@peckham.orgCall us at (517) 316-4000Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Business LineRevolution FarmsLocation:Lansing, MIWorker Sub-TypeTeam Member