Foreman, Farm 3 - Greeley Colorado

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by : helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items; helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

The foreman is responsible to assist the farm / ranch manager and, under limited supervision, perform the duties and functions required to meet the welfare needs of the Church, including planting, cultivating, harvesting, and marketing of farm products. There are critical time sensitive moments in which to plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest if a quality product is to be produced. The incumbent must be dedicated to see that the work is accomplished, no matter how many hours are required. Varying climactic conditions.

40% Performs manual duties involved in irrigation, either by center pivot, wheel line sprinklers, or flood irrigation. This may include moving wheel lines, extensive shovel work, moving pipe, troubleshooting electrical or mechanical issues in pivots, and performing general maintenance.

40% Operates equipment to plow, disc, harrow, fertilize, plant, cultivate and harvest crops in a safe and responsible manner. Performs general maintenance and repairs on equipment as required and assigned.

15% Perform duties such as building and maintaining fence, painting, pruning, weeding and cleaning in order that physical facilities and grounds reflect Church standards and image.

5% May help in assisting and supervising volunteers as assigned by management to help maintain a safe work environment.

• 3+ years of prior farm / ranch experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience normally developed through academic classes, seminars, and extension service workshops in an agricultural related field
• Demonstrated ability to operate a wide variety of basic farm equipment, and ability to use basic mechanic and maintenance tools
• Must possess licenses to operate assigned machinery and equipment as required by Church, state or federal regulations
• Must be physically active in order to move or lift objects (up to 50 lbs., or 100 lbs. with assistance), climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and traverse uneven ground to perform duties.
• Able to wear safety equipment and clothing as required, and work around chemicals such as those found in fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides
• Able to work long, strenuous hours in dusty, hot, cold, or wet environment and maintain a positive attitude