Agroforestry Technician (Temporary Position through Dec 15th 2026)

Responsibilities

• Nursery: Learn and apply specific grafting protocols and other activities related to propagation and nursery maintenance, including spraying, record-keeping, and weeding. 

• Mowing: Operate machinery to mow and manage orchards and firebreaks. This may include string trimmers, riding mowers, and tractors. It may also involve driving trailers. 

• Brush Clearing: Clear brush and fallen trees to maintain orchards, property boundaries, and reduce fire hazards.

• Pruning: Perform pruning to maintain orchard trees, manage fruit production, and maintain orchard maneuverability.

• Harvesting: Assist with harvesting tropical fruits and nuts, ensuring the produce is handled appropriately and delivered on time.

• Hauling and Loading Agricultural Products: Transport harvested tropical nuts from the orchard to transport or storage areas, including loading and unloading as needed.

• Weed Control: pray weeds with approved herbicides according to the product label using backpack, tank, or tractor boom sprayers. 

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members while also being self-motivated to complete tasks independently. Attend team and company meetings.

Desired Qualifications

• Horticulture Expertise: Experience in nursery work with an emphasis on grafting.

• Experience Operating Equipment: Experience operating tractors, riding mowers, and small engine equipment, including weed-whackers and chainsaws.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions and the capability of lifting 50lbs.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure proper equipment maintenance.

• Safety Consciousness: Awareness and adherence to safety protocols when operating machinery and handling heavy loads or while working in high fire risk environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Hawaiʻi Driver’s License and a clean driving record

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous farming experience, preferably in an orchard setting.

• Basic knowledge of tropical fruit and macadamia nut tree care.

• Experience in moving large equipment and driving trailers.