Maintenance Worker

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: $17.10 - $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 [email protected]. Include “Maintenance Worker” in the subject line of your email.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.10 - $20.00 per hour

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