Maintenance Worker Position Available In Westchester, New York

Maintenance Worker Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Position Announcement:

Maintenance Worker Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is hiring a maintenance worker. We are seeking a maintenance worker to assist in grounds and landscape maintenance. Who We Are Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is dedicated to the practices of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and the creation of access to healthy food systems. Hilltop is a 60-acre working farm and educational center operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation that uses organic practices to grow produce, flowers, native seeds, and plants for an on-site farm stand. The farm offers educational programming throughout the year and the property is open to the public, free of charge, year round.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform grounds maintenance work: such as mowing grass, planting and pruning shrubs, mulching, weeding, operate farm tools and machinery.
• Perform janitorial duties across all farm facilities, such as vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning surfaces.
• Operate farm tools and machinery, including weed whackers, mowers, hedge trimmers, saws, and hand tools.
• Provide support with minor carpentry and vehicle repair tasks as needed.
• Work closely with management to address any issues on the farm, ensuring a positive and safe work environment for all team members.
• Assist other departments as needed and help maintain the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the property.
• Assist with farm operations, including harvesting 1-2 times per week and seed cleaning. Skills and Qualifications
• Ability and to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding task
• Ability to comfortably lift 40 lbs. and performing repetitive movements).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with attention to detail and flexibility.
• Basic carpentry skills are preferred.
• Start date is asap with a work schedule of 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional weekend work required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age: 18 years old. Compensation
• This is an hourly position.
• Salary range: $16.60 – $20 per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Access to educational & professional development opportunities
• Option to participate in the NY State Retirement System To Apply Please send an email with your resume, a letter of interest, and three farm-related references to jt@hilltophanoverfarm.

org. Include “Maintenance Worker” in the subject line of your email.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.60 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person