Promedica Farms And Veggie Mobile Seasonal Garden And Produce Truck Assistant

Location:

Hickman Hospital

Department:

Pnr Non Dept Rev And Exp

Weekly Hours:

20

Status:

Part time

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Garden and Produce Truck Assistant will assist with the scheduled weekly route with the Veggie Mobile throughout Lenawee County to improve access to fresh and affordable produce. Assists in ProMedica Farms operations with hoop house and garden maintenance.

SCHEDULE

• Varied days Monday- Sunday
• Flexible shift times
• Seasonal position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or GED

Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries. Requires ability to perform basic math. Must be able to work independently. Must have the ability to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas.

Years of Experience: Previous gardening and or produce sales experience

License: Valid driver's license and clean driving record, as demonstrated by a MVR in order to be covered under the Company's insurance policy.

Certification: Food Handlers certification within 45 days of date of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills: Working Knowledge of local agricultural and food systems. Experience working with underserved populations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask and gloves as needed

Physical Demands: Must be able to read and speak English. Must to able to lift, push or pull over 50 lbs on a routine basis. Frequent reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching. Frequent prolonged standing/walking/sitting. Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time, and both indoor and outdoor climates. Must be able to work with tools associated with gardening. Must be able to tolerate airborne irritants, dust, and other environmental irritants.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace