What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Felton Group?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Hand to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for landscaping and a willingness to learn various aspects of farm operations. This role involves working closely with animals, plants and machinery to ensure the smooth functioning of daily farm activities. The Farm Hand will play a crucial role in maintaining the farm's appearance along with additional properties in the area. This is not agricultural farming, but more of a landscape management job for a private landowner.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily farm and area property operations, which varies seasonally and can include anything from maintaining lawns to chopping firewood to moving household furniture.
- You will be asked to take care of animals, houses, equipment, etc.
- Maintain and repair farm equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Help maintain gardens and landscaping on all related properties.
- Engage in heavy lifting tasks related to moving supplies, equipment and/or landscape needs.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols while operating machinery, including eyes, ears and chaps, when necessary.
Experience
- Previous experience in farming or landscape work is mandatory
- Proficiency with UTV's, zero turns, weedeaters, blowers, trimmers, tractors and implements is required.
- Basic mechanical knowledge is important in maintaining farm equipment effectively.
- A strong willingness to learn new skills related to landscape and landscape management is essential.
Join our team and contribute to the rewarding experience of working on a farm while developing your skills in a supportive environment! This is a very unique setting, working with an incredibly hardworking and focused group of people, who work as a team to maintain everything at the highest level possible. If you are kicking tires for a job, this isn't for you. We are only looking for focused, hardworking individuals who are goal oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20