Farmer / Vegetable Gardener
About Farmscape
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: 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
- Proactively prevent garden issues
- 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
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.