Ag/Turf Equipment Operator - Winter Maintenance
Employer: Saratoga Sod Farm Inc.
Location: Stillwater, NY
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $16.17/hour
Season: Dec 22, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027
Experience: 2 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Perform general winter maintenance at sod farm. Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automated sod harvesting equipment, related turf/agricultural production equipment and snow removal equipment, including harvesters, mowers, tractors, trucks, forklifts). Perform snow removal from pathways, farm property roadways, and roofs. De-ice and repair water/irrigation pipes. Perform seasonal cleanout of structures on farm as needed to preparing for growing season. Work in all weather conditions. Friday work required when necessary. Ability to lift heavy snow (up to 40 lbs.). 2 months experience with turf production equipment required. Daily work schedule may vary based on weather conditions.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer will furnish free cooking and kitchen facilities to those workers who are entitled to live in the employer's housing so that workers may prepare their own meals. Workers will buy their own groceries. Once a week the employer will offer to provide (on a voluntary bases by the workers) free transportation to assure workers access to the closest store where they can purchase groceries.
Transport: Employer will provide or pay for airline tickets, charter bus services, or other commercial bus service to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation that they choose. Employer will reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. See Addendum C.
Experience wanted: 2 months
Ability to lift heavy snow (up to 40 lbs). Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 2 months experience with turf production equipment. Work in all weather conditions. Employer may conduct reference checks pre-hire. Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned.
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