Fencing/Maintenance Laborer

Job Order Number: NY1542224

Job Title: Fencing/Maintenance Laborer

Company: Engelbert Farms Organic

Location: Nichols, NY

Salary: $18.87 Hourly

Education: Less Than High School

Experience: 3 months

Hours: 42

Duration: Full Time, Seasonal

Shift: First (Day)

Description: 1 full time, seasonal H-2A jobs available 09/01/2025 - 12/15/2025. At Engelbert Farms Organic, LLC, pasture maintenance is a cornerstone of our organic livestock system. We employ a variety of regenerative and sustainable techniques to maintain healthy pastures and ensure optimal animal nutrition. These include rotational grazing, where livestock are moved between paddocks to allow forage regrowth and prevent overgrazing. We monitor soil health and forage density regularly to determine grazing intervals and rest periods. Our team uses portable fencing and mobile water systems to facilitate efficient livestock movement and minimize pasture damage. We also implement frost seeding and cover cropping to improve pasture biodiversity and soil fertility. These practices not only support animal health but also enhance carbon sequestration and long-term land productivity. The Fencing/Maintenance Laborer is responsible for: Implementing rotational grazing systems to optimize forage use and soil regeneration. Monitoring pasture health, soil moisture, and forage growth to ensure sustainable livestock nutrition. Maintaining fencing, water systems, and facilitating livestock movement across multiple paddocks. Collaborating with farm owners to maintain animal health and welfare standards. Keeping detailed records of grazing schedules, pasture conditions, and livestock performance. Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as the rate of weight gain. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment. Workers must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Field temperatures range from 10 to 100 degrees (F)with possible wet morning conditions. Upon suspicion, the employer may conduct random drug tests post-hire, post-accident, or upon suspicion. Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. This position requires specialized knowledge in organic pasture, livestock behavior, and regenerative grazing techniques. Despite extensive local recruitment efforts, we have been unable to find U.S. workers with the necessary experience and willingness to perform this physically demanding, full-time seasonal work. The H-2A program is essential to maintaining our high standards of organic integrity and operational efficiency. The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For assistance with this job order, please email .... If applicable, please include the interested applicants name and job order number in the email.