Join our team as a Farmhand/Groundskeeper and become an essential part of our agricultural environment! Applicant should have a positive attitude, be a self-starter and work with little supervision and be able to adapt to duty changes as required. The person needs to be responsible for the maintenance, safety, and aesthetic appeal of a property, and animal care. They ensure that the farm and estate grounds are clean, functional, and well-manicured, often operating heavy machinery and performing manual labor in varied weather conditions.
Core Responsibilities
- Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, edging, and trimming lawns; splitting wood, planting, spreading gravel, weed eating and pruning trees, shrubs, and flowers; spreading mulch; and applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Property & Facilities Upkeep: Clearing debris, trash, and leaves; maintaining walkways, roads, and parking lots; and pressure washing outdoor buildings and amenities.
- Farm-Specific Tasks: Feeding animals, cleaning stalls, coops and water troughs, and repairing fencing.
- Equipment & Mechanical Maintenance: Operating, repairing, and servicing farm equipment such as tractors, gators, mowers, chainsaws, blowers.
- Seasonal Duties: Snow removal, salting walkways, and preparing the property for different weather conditions.
- General Repair (Handyman): Fixing fences, gates, sheds, and, in some cases, assisting with minor building maintenance.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- Physical Stamina & Strength: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects (often up to 50+ lbs), and work in all weather conditions.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Experience with operating and maintaining small engines and farm machinery (tractors, ATVs). check equipment, and report maintenance issues.
- Horticultural Knowledge: Basic understanding of plant care, soil types, and pest control.
- Independence: Ability to work with little supervision, self-motivate, and manage time effectively to complete tasks.
- Certifications: A valid driver's license is often required, with specific pesticide/herbicide licenses sometimes required.
Typical Work Environment
- Environment: Mostly outdoors, involving physical, repetitive labor.
- Hours: Often full-time, with potential for early mornings, weekends, and overtime during busy seasons.
We value energetic individuals eager to learn and grow within the agriculture industry. Join us to help cultivate success.
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
