FWSCS Fairplex Learning and Development Center - Farm Assistant (25/26) - FWS Only

Specific Duties

Basic Gardening using hand tools, such as pruners, clippers, shovels, hoes, rakes, assorted harvesting, and other tools.

Setting up trellises and constructing planting structures

Collecting green waste, turning compost, building compost piles, and shoveling wood chips

Mixing soil (6 different soil mix combinations are created at The Farm)

Preparing fields for planting, including mulching and soil amendment application

Seeding, planting, and propagating

Hand watering in the nursery & grow rooms

Weeding

Harvesting produce (including maintaining harvesting records).

Maintaining a neat and orderly environment; maintaining and storing tools and equipment

Preparing the grounds for irrigation projects while assisting the irrigation crew

Animal care, including feeding, watering, and refreshing bedding (poultry & rabbits)

Following safety guidelines in efforts to promote a professional work environment and meaningful experience for volunteers and visitors

Preparing The Farm for Farm events such as farm field trips, tours, fair time activation, and assisting with farm-based educational offerings.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of La Verne student with Federal Work Study eligibility for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Willingness to work outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions, such as heat, rain, and cold.

Ability to use basic tools, such as but not limited to pruners, clippers, hedgers, hoes, shovels, rakes, and other tools.

Must be able to communicate clearly with Fair goers and other Farm guests.

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, and be able to climb
ladders and stairs.

Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and carry it for extended distances.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must have reliable transportation to/from work site.

Preferred Qualifications Benefits Summary Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location Other If Other, please specify.

2525 N G St, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Physical Demands Summary

Must be able to communicate clearly with Fair goers and other Farm guests.

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, and be able to climb

ladders and stairs.

Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and carry it for extended distances.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration 25lbs Describe work environment Community farm on Fairplex grounds Hiring Pay Rate Hourly Rate $18.00

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