Vacancy expired!
JOB OPPORTUNITY: I am currently looking for a new farm manager for my 1700+ -acre Pistachio Farm. Below is a description on what we are looking for in our next farm manager.
Pistachio Orchard Operator
Location: The Greater area of Wilcox, Arizona
Start Date: As Soon as we find the proper candidate
Hours: Full-time
Compensation: Great competitive pay + bonus
The Pistachio orchard operator will be responsible for executing day-to-day tasks in a 2-3-year-old pistachio orchard. These tasks include: irrigation, tractor operator, ATV operator, repairs and maintenance, general orchard care. Experience required. We are also willing to invest time in training the right candidate.
We are a young, dynamic company growing our acreage and team in 2019 and beyond. Currently, we have roughly 1400 acres of planted pistachio trees. This opportunity is great for any smart and ambitious individual that can apply the knowledge they’ve learned in school directly into the field.
As younger growers, we are aiming to build a farming company for the long-haul that will emulate the hard work, high character, and quality operations of past generations of successful growers – but also incorporate modern farming practices, technology, and business strategy.
At a young company, roles will evolve over time, but initially the key responsibilities of this role will be:
Irrigation and fertility (40% of time)
· Activating and deactivating the irrigation system
Checking for leaks in the drip hose
Executing an irrigation schedule along with fertilizer application
Monitoring soil moisture
Tractor & ATV operator (40% of time)
Tractor operations include mowing, tree spraying, and ground preparations.
ATV operations include monitoring the irrigation system, weed spraying, and rodent baiting.
General Orchard Care (20% of time) · Reviewing overall tree health and identifying areas of concern· Rodent baiting· Tree tying· Insect monitoring
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits offered:
If interested in gathering more information please contact me through
Phone: (520) 709-9813