What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Manager position at Tri Scapes?
Who We Are:
Tri Scapes was founded by Quinn and Rebecca Martin in 1993. We are a successful and rapidly growing all-inclusive commercial contracting company headquartered in Alpharetta. We believe that great leaders build relationships first. Through that belief, we’ve been able to substantially contribute to making our environment beautiful—not only in our local community but across multiple municipalities throughout the state of Georgia. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of hardworking, supportive, and dedicated employees and are looking to continue building one of the strongest teams in the industry.
Job Summary:
At The Elberton Farm we seek to make a positive impact through hard work and respect for the individual. The Assistant Farm Manager assists the Farm Manager and conducts and leads in a wide range of duties common to a tree nursery, including but not limited to tree production – planting, staking, tying, pruning, fertilization, inventory etc.; grounds and facilities maintenance; equipment procurement, maintenance and related tasks. The incumbent can successfully work with a wide variety of individuals, empowering them to instill an appreciation for tree production, ensuring a safe work environment, while maintaining quality and production standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Assists in all aspects of production, grounds and facilities maintenance
- Supervises farm field staff, seasonal, contract, temporary labor, and occasionally volunteers
- Ensures that safety protocols are internalized and followed by all staff
- Maintains field inventory with data tracking system developed for this purpose
- Inventories/grades nursery stock, coordinates harvest and delivery
- Monitors fields and farm landscapes for pest/disease
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be on your feet and move throughout the farm for the duration of your shift
- Must have the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, pushing and pulling carts and handling and sorting of materials
- Must be able to lift 5-50 lbs. repetitively
- Must be able to tolerate hot, humid and various weather conditions outside
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company
