Farm Maintenance Worker
Flying Plow Farm — Rising Sun, MD
About the Role
Flying Plow Farm is looking for a Farm Maintenance Worker to keep our grounds, fences, and equipment in working order. This is hands-on outdoor work, rain or shine.
Responsibilities
- Mowing, bushhogging, and weed whacking around fields, buildings, and farm perimeter
- Fence line clearing and fence repair (wood, wire, electric)
- Routine maintenance on mowers, weedwhackers, and other small engine equipment (oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, basic troubleshooting)
- Identifying and flagging equipment issues before they become bigger problems
- Other general farm upkeep as needed
Requirements
- Experience with mowing, weedwhacking, and fence work on a farm or similar property
- Working knowledge of basic small engine/machine maintenance
- Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain
- Able to lift/carry equipment and materials, and work on your feet for extended periods
- Reliable and able to work independently once given a task list
- Own transportation to the farm (Rising Sun, MD)
Nice-to-haves
- Farming/livestock experience
- Tractor maintenance
- Landscaping experience
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand this is PART TIME and SEASONAL?
Work Location: In person
