Forest Ecologist Jobs in Maryland

Crops/Commodities:

assorted vegetables and fruits.

Responsibilities:

• Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables while wearing gloves.
• Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives.
• Plant roots, seeds and bulbs.
• Spread plastic or other ground covering.
• Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal.
• Till soil.
• Weed and thin plants.
• Transplant plants by hand.
• Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants.
• Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops.
• Tie vegetables in bunches.
• Grade, size and field pack product.

• Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants.

• Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines.

• Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment.
• Dig and maintain ditches.

• Install and remove levee gates.

• Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants.

• Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.

• Operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

• Mow, cut, and weed fields.

• Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks.
• Bending, stooping and kneeling required.
• Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws.
• Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies.
• Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs.
• Repair fences.

Work Environment:

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Supervision:

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Job opportunity is Skill Level II. Workers must be able to perform all primary duties independently and without close supervision.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION:

Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.