What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Domino's Farms Petting Farm?
Our Company
At The Petting Farm, we are passionate about our mission to facilitate the meeting between farm animals and the next generation. We are story tellers and memory-makers, connecting people with nature and the backbone of America, and creating unforgettable memories. Whatever role you play, we want parents to walk away feeling educated and children walking away asking when they can come back for another visit. If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our farm family.
Our Property
The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms is located just northeast of Ann Arbor. The Petting Farm is a tribute to the Zeeb family farm that was purchased to build the Domino’s Farms Office park. The Petting Farm has the original farmhouse and barn from the Zeeb family farm and is a favorite site of local families. We offer a safe place to get up close and personal with friendly farm animals so that everyone can experience a taste of life on the farm. The Petting Farm is a great venue for birthday parties, weddings, private parties, receptions, corporate gatherings, and hobby group meetings.
Role Summary
The Farm Hand has the role of assisting with and completing duties and tasks that are needed to complete day to day operations at The Petting Farm.
Core Responsibilities
The Farm Hand reports to the Shift Supervisor and Manager and is an integral part of the guest experience and operations.
Duties/responsibilities include:
- Interact with customers and providing excellent customer services
- Must be able to answer phones in a professional manner
- Must be comfortable and able to operate the cash register
- Must be able to enforce the rules and policy of the farm with visitors and ensuring the safety of visitors and animals alike
- Comfortable speaking to large groups of people
- Must help maintain a clean environment by cleaning surfaces, stall doors, railings, counters, walkways and merchandise
- Stock merchandise and cutting carrots for animal feed
- Must verify animals have basic needs fulfilled
- Will open and close entrances to barns, coops, caboose, Welcome Center and office
- Will be expected to get ducks, chickens and rabbits in their coops or hutches at the end of the day
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
General Qualifications
- Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Must be comfortable working with large groups of people
- Must be comfortable working with animals
- Must possess basic math skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to climb ladder to hay and straw loft
- Must be able to get in and out of pens to close doors
- Must be able to carry water pails
- Must be able to stand on feet for 4 hours
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15