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Pasture Maintenance and Irrigation Job on Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California - 2021

Apricot Lane Farms is a farm integrated within a reawakened ecosystem. Our focus is seeing and utilizing the interconnectedness of nature to help build soil health, maximize biodiversity, and regeneratively grow the most nutrient-dense food possible. The farm was founded in 2011 by John and Molly Chester, and today spans 214 acres of countryside in Moorpark, California, just 40 miles north of Los Angeles. We regeneratively grow more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and raise sheep, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks with care and respect, while working in harmony (or a comfortable level of disharmony) within our dynamic ecosystem. The farm is certified organic, biodynamic and regenerative organic (ROC). Learn more about our farming practices here.

Pasture Maintenance and Irrigation Job Duties:

Farm Irrigation:

Pasture irrigation, Main farm and Stockton property
Well pump filter cleaning, oil top up (New Well, Stockton Well, Old Well)
Pasture irrigation maintenance (pop ups/filters, rainbirds, etc.)
Main Farm Netafim System
Rainbird Stockton

Pasture Maintenance:

All pasture seeding, composting, mowing, reseeding bald spots, weeding
All farm cover cropping, Pastures and Orchards
Winter annuals drill seeded in Fall; Summer annuals drill seeded in Spring
Livestock/Poultry irrigation planning and seeding planning
Tree trimming near sprinklers
Rain preparation
Hotwire maintenance and repair (weed whacking)
Chicken coop placement (avoid bald spots)
Drinker float valve installation and repair

Contractor Oversight:

Kamprath/Green Cover Seeds cover crop seed ordering – Chuck, Davis
Drop Control/Wiseconn temperature/moisture sensors- Dallan
Coast Water Solutions irrigation repair/parts- Miguel

General Farm Duties

Expected to use care and consideration with the Apricot Lane Farms equipment, vehicles, and tools, including performing routine sharpening and maintenance, returning all items to their proper homes and keeping a tidy workspace
Support the farm’s needs outside of all core responsibilities, including, but not, limited to, the moving and organizing of equipment, tools, and other related items, as well as addressing reasonable requests by Farm Management.
Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate an y issues to direct supervisors and Farm Management according to Apricot Lane Farms protocol for discussion and resolution.

Requirements:

Ability to work as a team member maintaining positive work relations of staff
Ability to interact with all levels of guests, volunteers, management and staff
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal oversight
Highly organized and with sharp attention to detail.
Must be willing and able to walk up hilly and steep terrain on a daily basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop and kneel for long periods of time.
Be able/willing to work outside in a variety of extreme weather conditions – rain, cold heat and wind.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds with and/or without assistance.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

High School Diploma
Valid Driver’s License
Tractor Driving Experience (2 or more years preferred)
Efficient with power tools and landscaping tools including chainsaws
Computer proficiency- Excel, Word, Google Drive
Knowledge and experience with Regenerative Agriculture or Holistic Management/Planned Grazing