Orchardist
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Orchardist

Orchard Canyon

Location: Sedona,AZ, USA

Date: 2024-12-24T08:40:05Z

Job Description:
The Orchardist/Cider Maker is responsible for managing the cultivation, care, and harvesting of apple orchards, ensuring optimal fruit production, and overseeing the cider-making process from apple selection to bottling. This role requires both agricultural knowledge in orchard management and technical skills in cider production, ensuring high-quality fruit and cider products for the farm. Currently the orchard is 3 acres of fruit trees which includes 350 apple trees (17 Varieties), 35 peach trees (5 varieties), and plum and cherry trees. The position is year-round.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
  • Anticipate, plan, and effectuate to facilitate and curate a premier, destination orchard and fruit program at Orchard Canyon.
  • Oversee daily operations of the orchard, including pruning, fertilizing, watering, and pest control.
  • Monitor the health of the trees and fruit, implementing preventive measures to ensure optimal crop yield.
  • Help maintain creek-fed, mile-long irrigation ditch, filters, and pump system operation.
  • Manage the annual orchard budget, ordering and repairing tools and supplies.
  • Maintain clean physical appearance
  • To ensure all equipment, machinery is stored securely and clean after use.
  • Continue professional development and training to develop sustainable, beautiful, and organic operation.
  • Ensure all spaces are clean, safe, and beautiful to the highest standard consistent with resort aesthetics. Ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all cider-making equipment and workspaces to meet food safety standards.
  • Remain up-to-date on current orchard practices through industry reading and Agriculture Department resources
  • Developing standard of care for all fruit trees on the property - and provide training to landscape staff.
  • Coordinate with and support the landscape team with fruit trees located outside of the orchard.
  • Prune the Orchard to meet the needs of Orchard Canyon. Experience with climbing fruit tree ladders is mandatory.
  • Monitor and maintain irrigation of the orchard.
  • Maintain and improve soil health.
  • Manage orchard and team work to maximize outcomes while protecting and respecting all life.
  • Proficiency in hands-on operation/maintenance of tractors, sprayers, and other related equipment including a chainsaw.
  • Implement pest, disease and weed control application and document, accordingly.
  • Continue to seek out and implement sustainable methods where applicable.
  • Lead and participate hands-on in the harvest of apples and peaches.
  • Lead and participate hands-on in the annual planting of trees in orchards to fill out designated areas as needed.
  • Manage the distribution and proper storage of harvest.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain the harvest data.
  • Assists with managing our flock of chickens, including daily egg collecting, feeding, routine coop cleaning, care, and material restocking.
  • Assist with other tasks that may be assigned.
  • Conduct orchard tours as requested and interact with the guests at Orchard Canyon that have an interest in our orchard.
Qualifications & Experience:Applicants should be self-motivated, hard-working, eager to learn, and be in good physical condition.
  • Degree or certification in agriculture, horticulture, or related field preferred (or relevant experience.)
  • Additional certification or training in cider production is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with organic and sustainable farming practices is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of apple varieties, soil management, and tree health.
  • All aspects of a cider pressing including sanitation, operating a cider press, ordering all materials related to the operation, and leading a crew during cider pressing season.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications, giving/receiving direction, and presentation of plans/results; listening, asking questions, building consensus, presenting, obtaining buy-in.
  • Excellent team skills, including but not limited to; listening, coaching, guiding, flexible working, adaptability, collaboration, and facilitation.
  • Excellent planning, organizational and resource management/allocation skills - with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and complete tasks.
  • Mechanical skills to operate orchard and cider-making equipment.
  • Working knowledge and reasonable capabilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Following are benefits we can't wait to share with you:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • Supplemental Insurances - Accident, Hospitalization, Spouse and Family Life Insurance
  • 401K with an employer match
  • Generous Paid Time-Off
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