DELEA SOD FARM

For almost 100 years, Delea Sod Farms has offered premium sod throughout the Long Island and the Northeast corridor. Delea is the preferred choice for a wide variety of professional, municipal, commercial, and residential uses. Homes, parks, golf courses, and major sports fields like Yankee Stadium, use Delea as their sod solution. Delea is growing sod on over 1,800 acres of Long Island’s east end. With farms from Miller Place to Cutchogue, Delea is adding to our team in order to continue providing our customers with the sod quality they have come to expect over the past 90 years.

 

We are looking for multiple individuals who are willing to learn and assist our current team in all facets of sod management. Candidates will be included in field prep, seeding, fertilizer and

spray applications, irrigation, mowing, sod harvesting, and many other aspects of the business that helps our team provide for our customers. We are looking for candidates wanting to use

their turf knowledge and pivot in the industry to be part of our core team into the future. Learning directly from our experienced farmers to create a seamless transition.

 

At this time, we are looking to hire multiple candidates to join our team. Farm experience is not necessary, but the candidate should be motivated with a willingness to acquire the skills and experience needed to succeed with Delea. Graduate of a Turfgrass Management program and field management experience are positives as you will be involved with the daily maintenance of

our farms. Actively diagnosing issues and supplying solutions will provide vast benefits to our entire management staff. Communication amongst the staff to provide timely solutions will

further produce the best quality sod at all stages. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a New York Pesticide Applicator License in good standing.

 

Our season is split into Summer and Winter, with extended hours during Spring and Fall plantings. During the Summer work hours are Monday-Saturday, with full 6am-3:30pm days during the week, and a shortened 6am-12pm on Saturday. Winter schedule is 5 days a week 6am-2:30pm. The timing of this transition fluctuates year to year depending on the farm needs.

 

Compensation includes, but is not limited to:

$80,000- $90,000 Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Personal/Sick, Major Holidays

401k after one year with 30% company match on all contributions and no max

Paid Pesticide License, Continuing Education, Association Dues and Association Events

 

If you have any questions or would like to inquire further about the position, please email

 

Paul Johnson at pjohnson@deleasod.com or call (631) 896-7578