POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The position of Ground Keeper on any Rose Acre complex shall handle the outdoor upkeep and maintenance of the farm grounds and all buildings on site. Primary duties will include seasonal mowing and trimming, landscaping, painting, and cleaning. Throughout the year, the Ground Keeper will assist farm managers with repairs needed on stairs, chicken house landings, fan brackets, and other areas on the exterior of the farm that require attention. Because the duties of this job change weekly, the Ground Keeper must be prepared to cross-train in other farm operations, such as processing and working in the houses, to ensure full-time employment. All duties are to be performed in an exemplary and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Fulfill any special outdoor maintenance duties of the farm as directed by the complex manager – this will be specific to each farm’s own individual needsMaintain the main lawn of each farm and any grassy areas around the feed mill, outbuildings, and the grassy areas between the chicken housesPerform repair duties on necessary outdoor areas as directed by farm management. This may include minor wood related repairs, etc.Perform seasonal painting and cleaning as needed.Fulfill other roles on the farm as needed by the complex manager - - this may include filling in for employees in the chicken houses, processing, and special cleaning needs as directed by the complex manager.Assist any environmental staff with the maintenance of the wastewater treatment areas of the farmMaintain the security of the outdoor grounds and security perimeters of the complex – includes repairing locks, fences, etc., plus reporting any suspicious findings to the complex manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

High school or GED level education desired. Ability to read and write English is highly desired.Ability to work outside during the majority of the work dayAbility to perform physical operations in a farm environment, including lifting (up to 60 lbs,) digging, mowing, operating sprayers and weed eaters, climbing ladders, cleaning with mops and sponges, painting, etc.Experience in minor wood repairs is desiredAbility to operate small machinery competently and safely - - utility tractors and mowersAbility to understand safety instructions as neededAbility to work in other areas of the complex if needed by the complex manager - -helping in the hen houses, packing eggs, cleaning the processing area, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

NON-SMOKING WORK PLACE:

No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.

 

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

 

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

 

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position, but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.

 

Updated 09/06/2023