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Mechanic

  • Hackney Nursery Inc
  • Quincy, FLORIDA
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Source last checked: 10/27/2026

Job summary

Farm equipment mechanic

Pay
$17.23 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
9/13/2026 to 7/1/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 3 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$17.23 / hour
Positions offered
1 position
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
9/13/2026
Contract end
7/1/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
1936 Juniper Creek Road
ZIP code
32351
Hours per week
40

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Crops/Commodities:
  • Containerized nursery crops.
  • Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
  • Farm mechanics will perform regular preventative service, maintenance and repairs on various types of engines and farm equipment to ensure efficiency of operation. Job duties will include the regular servicing of farm harvesting/spray equipment, tractors and farm/transport vehicles used to transport product/supplies/farm workers. Inspect vehicles and equipment for wear, damage, or specific problems that might affect performance. Perform engine tune-ups, including diagnostics for repair or replacement, and adjust or replace items as necessary. Inspection and preventative service of equipment and machinery will regularly expose workers to moving mechanical parts. Perform welding activities, repair and change tires as needed. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers are expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision.
  • Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.
  • Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.
  • TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Farm equipment mechanic
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
3 months of experience

Three months of verifiable experience working with gas or diesel engines. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Work is in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, rain and cold. Work involves repetitive walking, bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting, carrying and loading up to 50 lbs. Must be 21 years or older. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process. Negative results are required before starting work.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26196-099966
Case status
Certification issued

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