Year-round Farm Hand

Umbel Roots is seeking a Year-round Farm Hand in Petaluma, CA. The role requires a reliable, self-motivated individual with at least 1 year of farm experience. Responsibilities include bed preparation, transplanting, harvesting, and greenhouse work. The job is physically demanding and involves working outdoors in various weather conditions. Compensation is $20.00 – $24.00/hour, and the schedule is Monday to Friday, varying with seasonal light hours.
Umbel Roots is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Farm Hand. The ideal candidate is a reliable, self-motivated team member that can work both independently and as part of a crew.

Having 1+ year of farm or garden related experience is preferred.

This is a physically demanding job that requires you to be able to lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

Spanish speaking ability is highly valued but not necessary.

About Us

We are a 7 acre no-till market garden focusing on organically grown vegetables, flowers, and fruits year round. We grow high quality produce for restaurants in the Bay Area as well as multiple local Farmers’ Markets.

Skills and Responsibilities
• Bed and field prep: composting and mulching
• Transplanting and weeding
• Harvesting and post-harvesting (washing/sorting)
• Light construction and irrigation projects
• Greenhouse work (sowing, thinning, watering)
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Monday through Friday, sunrise to eight and a half hours later. Hours change with the seasons’ light hours.

Compensation

$20.00 – $24.00/hour

To Apply

Please send a resume to farmmanager@umbelroots.com.

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Unfortunately we do not offer housing on the farm, but we do offer unlimited vegetables for you to take home!