Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

This is a Temporary Position. Dates of employment are 4/1/2026 to 11/10/ 2026. To apply: click on "I want to apply". Resumes and/or applications can also be faxed to Gary Ailes at 724-379-6406. Be sure to reference the job posting number on your resume/application.Referrals of individuals will be made through "job holding office" to ascertain employment information. Employer will accept referrals who may apply direct or referred from any other source. Job seekers are to contact the employer Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Answering machine / voice mail if unable to answer phone: ability to return call within two (2) working days. The job seeker will be informed of the terms and conditions of the job by the information contained in the job order. These job orders are entered by geographical/administrative areas within the state. This is done to ensure that local job seekers have equal access to these job opportunities. These offices are referred to as the job holding office. The job holding office will refer all interested applications to the employer with a copy of the job order(s), which contains all pertinent information concerning the job. The employer agrees to interview all US workers referred by DES for:Availability and commitment to work the entire length of the contractHave transportation to the job siteHave been fully apprised of the job information, terms and conditions of the job and the nature of the employmentWorkers state he/she can physically perform the job requirementsAbility to provide documentation to complete the INS Form I-9Job seeker with copy of job order is to contact the employee.Answering machine / voice mail if unable to answer phone: ability to return call within two (2) working days.**Job Duties**Fruit/Vegetable Production: Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store vegetables. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, and drill to tractor and drive tractor in field to till soil and plant/cultivate crop. Perform variety of other duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery. May plan and schedule plowing, cultivating and harvesting operations. Plant, cultivate, harvest, & pack vegetables (boxes, buckets & crates). Lay plastic, setting plants, weeding (w/hoe & by hand), driving stakes, grading/sorting and activities associated with vegetable production. Assist in set-up of product for sale of crop. Alternative work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tool & equipment & other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing and the clearing and painting of fence/barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed. General Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers hould be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.Job Duties Work Rules** - Although not intended to be a complete list, these work rules are intended to provide guidance to workers concerning standards of conduct expected of them. Notice is provided that violation of lawful job-related employer requirements, including these work rules, will be considered grounds for terminating worker's employment. Penalties such as: suspension from work, opportunity for the remainder of the day, or for up to three days at a time, may be made in the case of less serious violations. Workers are expected to comply with all rules relating to discipline, attendance, work quality, effort, and the care and maintenance of all property provided to them by the employer. The employer will train workers on specific task based on the Job description. A trained worker is expected to perform the required job.Workers who perform sloppy work may be suspended without pay for the remainder of the workday or for up to three days with the sole judgment of their supervisor, depending on the degree of infraction, the worker's prior record, and other relevant factors. Discharge of the worker may result from any subsequent offense.No use or possession of beer, liquor, firearms, weapons of any kind or unlawful drugs is permitted during work time or during any workday before work is completed for the day (such as during meals). Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Illegal drugs may not be used or kept on any employer premises, including housing. Employer may terminate workers for excessive alcohol use or drunk/disorderly conduct in housing after hours.Excessive absences will not be permitted. This concerns regular, everyday work for which employees are expected to be present, able and willing to perform. This is not sporadic or "day work".Workers shall maintain any living quarters provided to them clean and in good repair, given reasonable wear and tear. Workers shall cooperate with other workers assigned to such housing in maintaining common kitchen and living areas.Workers living in employer's housing, that are assigned to bunk beds, may not separate bunk beds, as floor space in sleeping rooms is needed by all occupants.Workers living in employer's housing may not cook in sleeping rooms or any other non-kitchen areas.Workers may not drop paper, cans, bottles, and other trash in fields. Trash and waste receptacles must be used.Workers may not take unauthorized breaks from work.Workers may not leave the field or other assigned work areas without permission of employer or immediate supervisor.Workers may not enter employer's premises without authorization.Workers may not begin work prior to scheduled starting time or continue working after scheduled ending time.The employer reserves the right to exclude any person(s) from visiting housing premises. No persons, other than workers assigned by employer to a room, may sleep in any room.Additional Information Regarding Job Qualifications/Requirements -** Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and back