Geoduck Farmer

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Discovery Bay

• Port Townsend, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.00Hourly, Job Shift: Varied schedule based on tide., Geoduck Farmers transport seed by boat to the farm site then subsequently "plant" the seed into the mesh nursery tubes. These mesh tubes are installed by the crew working together to evenly space them. The Crew Lead will instruct the crew members where to place the tubes and how to most efficiently accomplish this. Geoduck Farmers will also be responsible for removal of tubes from older crops that no longer require the protection of the nursery tubes. The Crew Lead will instruct members in the process to ensure efficiency and best practices are followed. You must have a clean driving record for this position.

Qualifications

Physical Demands, Skills and Abilities Must be a hard worker Must maintain proper employee conduct including being aware and respectful of time of day, noise level, and the homeowners that surround the beaches. Must be able to swim. Must complete safety orientation prior to working on the beach. Must be physically able to lift and handle sixty pounds.

Must wear proper safety gear when necessary. Must work well with crew members. Must be capable of understanding and following orders. Follow crew boss instructions and be accountable to them Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and various times of the day and night. May be required to work at other work sites/locations as needed May be required to do other tasks as needed Must pick up any garbage found on the beach and never leave any of their own garbage on the beach.

Ability to stand and/or walk on uneven ground The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.

Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation