Savanna Institute: Equipment Operations and Maintenance Specialist
Position description:
The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Equipment Operations and Maintenance Specialist to advance agroforestry by supporting the development and management of Savanna Institute’s Spring Green Campus Home Farms. The Home Farms feature the development of novel tree crop varieties within integrated agroforestry systems. This position will work closely with the Spring Green Campus Farm Director, other Savanna Institute staff, community partners, collaborating farmers/landowners, and farm visitors.
We seek applicants who share our passion for ecological and equitable agriculture as a nature-based climate solution and who are motivated to widen the circle of who has the opportunity to inform, support, and benefit from its development.
Responsibilities and Scope:
- Operating tractor and other field equipment for farm and/or land management operations
- Maintaining all farm operation equipment
- Supporting all Spring Green Campus Farm Operations field work, including crop, livestock, and restoration operations. Activities may include: mowing, weed management, ground preparation, tree planting, spraying, harvesting, pruning, chainsaw work, livestock care, and other associated field tasks
minimum qualifications:
- 3 years farming and land management equipment experience (i.e. tractors and associated implements, mowers, powered hand tools, chainsaws etc.)
- 3 years mechanic and equipment maintenance experience
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to work outside, long hours in challenging conditions
- Commitment to participating in an open and collaborative environment
- Openness to participating in the development and establishment of new systems
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with regenerative farming, agroforestry, or perennial agriculture
- Welding and light fabrication experience
- Strong communication skills
how to apply:
Submit a resume/CV and cover letter to the position on our jobs page: https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/
Deadline:
All applications must be received by 11:59 pm CT on March 18th, 2024.
Questions?
Email Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Operations Manager, kathleen@savannainstitute.org.