Farm Hand - Seasonal

Hyatt
Austin, TX
Job Description
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa is seeking a Farm Hand - Seasonal to execute daily farm functions, lead educational tours, and maintain farm facilities. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical cultivation skills, knowledge of organic growing strategies, and experience with animal care. This seasonal position has the potential to move to Full Time at the end of the season.

Requirements

  • Operate mechanical cultivation equipment including tractors and tractor-drawn implements
  • Utilize long and short handled tools for bed preparation, transplanting, weed maintenance, etc.
  • Apply field preparations for organic growing strategies and fertilization
  • Operate and repair irrigation systems for variable crops
  • Plant crops, herbs, and perennials either directly or in seedling/transplant form as well as mix soil and seed transplants in the greenhouse
  • Scout and communicate any disease, weed, or insect pressures
  • Harvest, sort, store, package, and prepare produce and medicinal herbs to specifications
  • Propagate, prune, irrigate, train, harvest perennial crop and herbs
  • Maintain farmscape areas (wildflower beds, apiary, food forests, etc.)
  • Perform tasks related to poultry care, including daily feeding, quarterly coop cleaning, cleaning and sanitizing of water troughs, pest scouting, etc.
  • Lead educational tours that delve into organic and regenerative agriculture, soil science, integrated pest management, animal husbandry and farm integration strategies.
  • Lead hands-on classes that cover the life cycle and needs of chicken to guests, colleagues or customers
  • To groom an arena and keep it level as well as build, repair and maintain horse fencing

Benefits

  • iAm Days to spend a paid 8 hours experiencing Miraval, twice per year
  • Up to $1000 in Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement for personal and professional growth
  • Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30 th day of employment
  • 401K with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off program
  • Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
  • Complimentary daily colleague meals
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center
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