BACKGROUND
Lokoea Farms is an eight-acre family-run farm located in Hale‘iwa. We grow orchard fruit crops, primarily citrus such as Meyer Lemons and Hawaiian Oranges, but also a variety of tropical fruits such as mango, and avocado. We also raise a small flock of chickens for eggs, and create value-added products, such as preserves and dried fruit. We primarily market our products directly to restaurants, grocery stores, and families through Farm Link Hawai‘i.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lokoea Farms is looking to hire a motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented person to assist on the farm in Hale‘iwa. Everyone on the farm is responsible for a variety of jobs, including field work, poultry management, deliveries, repairs and maintenance, and more.
Hours and schedule:
● Initial Schedule: 3-4 days per week (Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and a flexible day). Full time work is a possibility for the right person.
● Hours: 4 hours/day, preferably mornings
● Term: 6 month commitment required with option to continue employment upon completion
Responsibilities:
Preparing new orchard ground, transplanting trees, pruning, weed management, managing irrigation, and other general field work
Weed-whacking, mowing, clearing brush, and other general farm upkeep
Spreading fertilizers, compost, and mulch around trees
Maintenance and repairs on farm equipment and irrigation
Harvesting, washing, packing and delivering produce
Poultry care
Utilizing and updating paperwork and apps to record tasks completed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
● Good communication skills
● Punctual
● Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (tsunamis excluded)
● Strong work ethic, motivated, and positive attitude
● Flexibility and desire to learn new methods and farm systems
● Conscientious and able to work with all kinds of people, as well as work alone
● Strong back and knees
● Excited to improve the local food system in Hawai‘i
Preferred:
Previous farming experience
Ability to safely operate heavy machinery, such as a forklift, field mower, and tractor
Previous experience maintaining and repairing small engines and machinery
Previous experience working construction or similar skills
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting pay is based on experience, and will increase with exemplary performance. Housing on the farm and increased hours are a future possibility for the committed and high performing applicant. Promotion to farm manager and a percentage of produce sales as monthly bonuses is a future possibility.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, fill out the Application for Employment.
Must be willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations, as needed.
