Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker (Ag Equipment Operator)

H-2A seasonal job with Rexcroft Farm, LLC in Athens, New York. Pay: $18.83/hr. Work period: 2026-12-21 to 2027-04-03. Positions: 1. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

The Winter Grounds/Maintenance Worker (Agricultural Equipment Operator) will perform general winter maintenance on farm-owned property. Clear snow using snowplow, shovels and skid steer loader. Remove snow from greenhouses using push brooms and roof clearing tools, keep greenhouse heating units clear of snow. De-ice water lines during extreme cold periods. Clean and service all tractors, field implements, and small equipment used in winter season. Maintain greenhouses by washing/disinfecting all benches, tools, pots, greenhouse structures, including poly covering and associated equipment. Perform seasonal clean out of other buildings, including barns, storage sheds, and housing units as needed to prepare for growing season. 1 month verifiable experience in operating a snow plow, skid steer loader and farm tractors of 50-100 horsepower. Number of hours each week and daily work schedule may fluctuate depending on weather conditions.

Work period: 2026-12-21 to 2027-04-03. Positions: 1.

Requirements: Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Random drug testing may be required after hire at employer expense for both foreign and domestic workers.