Farm Crew

Casey Trees

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation's capital, Casey Trees delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants thousands of trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves green space; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area.

Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

The Farm Crew member performs a wide range of hands-on tasks, including but not limited to tree production, grounds and facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance/repair, etc. This incumbent is expected to learn and apply tree nursery production techniques and other tasks, enjoy working out-of-doors in all seasons, be punctual, and ready and willing to conduct all assigned tasks.

The following functions are representative for the Farm Crew in its entirety - including but not limited to:

• Tree planting, pruning, suckering, tying, staking, inventory, weeding, spot-spraying/pesticide application, mulching, calipering, digging, balling, burlapping, root bagging, etc.
• Operates power and non-powered equipment/tools, including but limited to: tractors, track loaders, mowers, augers, tree spades, chippers, sprayers, tillage implements, seed drills, wood splitters, stump grinders, pumps, shovels, chainsaws, line trimmers, blowers, drills, saws, etc.
• Routine equipment and small engine maintenance such as: oil and air filter changes, lubrication, blade sharpening, etc.
• Miscellaneous tasks: painting, fence repairs, cleaning, event set-up, minor carpentry, etc.
• Promotes a safety culture by reducing hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations that may lead to human injury and/or property damage
• Connects people to trees
• Other duties as assigned

Teamwork
- Time Management

Safety Orientation
- Working Outside

The incumbent has no direct reports.

The incumbent works outside, year-round in heat, cold and inclement weather. Must be able to use equipment such as (not an exclusive list): automobile; pickup truck with trailer; small motorized equipment; various hand tools such as shovels, sprayers, rakes, saws, ladders, and pruning shears, etc.

Use of equipment and lifting to plant and maintain trees

Working outside year-round in the heat, cold and inclement weather

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The incumbent is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. The incumbent is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds frequently and seldom up to 80 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time, nonexempt position averaging 40 hours per week year-round. The incumbent must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. There are no opportunities for telework in this role.

Local travel for various purposes may be required during the business day. Travel is primarily local to the greater Washington, DC metro area including daily and overnight travel to CT's headquarters in Washington, DC. Occasional travel out of the area for training/seminars/events, etc., requiring overnight stay may be expected.

One year of work experience in farming, landscaping, tree/plant production or similar field

Ability to arrive to work on time and ready to work

Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Two or more years of work experience in farming, landscaping, tree/plant production or similar field

Driver's license

Pesticide license w/in two years of hire

Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.