Position Reports to: Frogmore Ranch Managing Member
Responsibilities & Duties: Oversee the operations, coordination and supervision of field operations throughout the year, including but not limited to, land prep, fumigation, planting, cultivating, irrigating, pest scouting, pesticide applications, fertilization, bush setting, and weed and animal control; fence maintenance; and mowing between rows and installing and maintaining appropriate ground cover on all sloped surfaces.
Oversee and provide input into land analysis, crop rotation, crop yields, land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilizer and spray programs, weed and disease control, crop growth over time and all requirements that fall into pre, post and harvest execution. Provide input in the budget process, and monitor and execute tasks within the parameters of the budget.
Requirements:
- Five (5) years work experience, including supervisory experience is desired, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Qualified Applicators License is desired or must be willing to obtain one within 1 – 2 years
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skill in providing consultation on fertilizer and chemical applications in the small fruit industry.
- Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and the ability to apply such.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required to work with and supervise contractors and employees with a wide range of skills sets, educational levels and personalities.
- Ability to maintain accurate, detailed computerized records of field activities, employee timesheets, maintenance and usage records, financial information capture and other required documentation.
- Preventative maintenance system creation and maintenance of both rolling stock and fixed mechanical and water systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in agricultural studies
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary and Benefits including a bonus tied to production and quality of fruit are available.
Contact:
C. Birge Sigety
Frogmore Ranch, LLC
cbs@bisoninvestments.com
813-832-6359 ext. 120
