H-2AFarming and ranching

Farm Utility Worker

Costa Farms Operations, LLC

📍 Miami, FL · Miami-Dade County

Pay$15 per hour

DatesOct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027

Openings2420

Hours per week44

✔ Housing provided
✔ Daily transportation

How to apply

Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26225-168160

📞 Phone: +1 (786) 272-6658
✉️ Email: mnegrete@costafarms.com

Employer instructions

Employer accepts referrals/applicants from all sources. Interview required - conducted at no cost to applicant, via phone or in-person. Employer will conduct interview as expeditiously as possible. Interviews are conducted Monday - Wednesday 8:00am 10:00am. Contact employer at (mnegrete@costafarms.com - Maria Negrete). Employer will hire those who meet the following conditions: be able, willing, and available to perform the specified job duties for the duration of the contract period; have been apprised of all material terms and conditions of employment; agree to abide by all material terms and conditions of employment; be legally authorized to work in the United States; and satisfy all minimum job requirements. Referring State Workforce Agency (SWA) is responsible for informing applicants of all terms and conditions of employment, and to notify the employer in advance of any referrals. If appropriate, the SWA should furnish translator services.

✉️ Application email template in English

Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.

Subject: Application for Farm Utility Worker (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26225-168160

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Farm Utility Worker position (H-2A, case number JO-A-300-26225-168160) in Miami, FL, from October 12, 2026 to July 15, 2027.

[Write 1 or 2 lines about your experience, for example: I have 2 years of experience working in landscaping and construction.]

I am available for the full contract period and I can send my resume and references. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your country] - [Your phone / WhatsApp] - [Your email]

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

The Farm Utility Worker performs planting, growing, maintenance, handling and packing activities involving plant material. Under close supervision, workers perform routine manual tasks in producing and handling a variety of specialty, foliage, and tropical plants, including both container-grown and field-grown nursery stock. The role requires consistent attention to safety, quality, and productivity and a positive, team-oriented attitude. This position involves manual labor and repetitive physical activity performed outdoors and in greenhouse and shade-house environments.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, performed in any combination and as directed by the supervisor or team leader:
• Weed, prune, or trim plants as instructed, using pruning shears, scissors, or mechanical trimming equipment.
• Work on potting or production lines using soil mixers, flat fillers, conveyors, and potting machines.
• Transplant, pot, and label seedlings, cuttings, plugs, liners, shrubs, and other plant material, including digging, cutting, or dividing plant material as directed.
• Pull, load, unload, transport, consolidate, spread, space, and arrange plants, plugs, liners, containers, and related materials in fields, greenhouses, production barns, loading areas, and other designated locations, as directed by work orders or supervisors.
• Accurately and quickly plant young plant material (plugs or liners) while working on a potting-line conveyor or in the field.
• Identify, select, and pull ready-to-sell containerized plants according to supervisor instructions and quality standards.
• Identify and report plant quality issues, including removing debris, dirt, or poor-quality plants or material before shipping.
• Assemble, disassemble, organize, repair, and secure trailers, racks, carts, and shipping trays used for plant loading, movement, storage, or shipment.
• Operate general farm equipment as may be required to move or maintain product or maintain the greenhouse or growing areas.
• Monitor soil moisture and environmental conditions and perform irrigation tasks according to supervisor instructions and established work plans.
• Assist with or perform the mixing, measuring, and application of fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides for sprays or drenches, as directed, and only after completing required training and using required PPE.
• Perform basic upkeep and minor repairs to farm equipment, irrigation components, benches, ground cover, and growing structures, as directed.
• Complete assigned work orders and accurately record quantities, progress, and completion status.
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, and picking up trash or debris around the farm. Repair or replace benches and/or growing structures.
• Open or close shade houses and greenhouses according to schedule.
• Install and/or remove winter plastic and ground cover.
• The employer may assign workers who possess all required licenses, medical certifications, and employer authorizations to operate employer vehicles to transport workers and may offer them additional work hours.

Requirements

Education	None required
Experience	1 month
Other requirements	Lifting up to 50 lb Drug test

One month of greenhouse or nursery experience required. Workers are not permitted to be under the influence of intoxicants of any kind during working hours. Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid upon suspicion/post-accident drug testing in accordance with state law. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.

Benefits and conditions

Schedule	7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Paid	Weekly
Pay details	15.00/hr (H-2A wage)
Housing type	Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Homestead, Fl)
Housing	[employer-owned] Housing is only available to non-local workers (permanent residence outside normal commuting distance) and is not offered to non-working family members.
Meals	Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. Workers residing in employer-provided housing will be provided free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Daily transportation	Employer will provide free daily transportation. Vehicle type, quantity, and seating capacity are TBD and may vary, but may include any combination of the following: 13 Passenger Vans with 15 seats each; 1 Passenger Van with 7 seats; 1 Passenger Car with 5 seats; 2 Commercial Buses with 44 seats each.
Travel to the job	Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier (e.g., van, bus, plane) transportation charges for the distances involved for both inbound and outbound transportation.
Pay deductions	See Addendum C

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Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Homestead, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Homestead, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Homestead, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings
Miami, FL · Oct 12, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · 228 openings

Case number	JO-A-300-26225-168160
Official occupation	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00)
Employer's agent or attorney	Seso Inc.
Posted	Aug 28, 2026

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