Maintenance/Farm Hand

Position Title: General Maintenance/Animal Care

Department: Maintenance

Division: Amish Farm and House

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Function Statement:

Provide general maintenance services across a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to, landscaping, general upkeep, repairs, vehicle maintenance, snow removal, animal care and special projects. Provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing farm environment for our guests.

Position Responsibilities:

• Empty trash cans as needed and collect trash around property
• Assist with landscaping including mowing, mulching, and pulling weeds
• Assist in snow removal operations, often on short notice
• Feed and provide general care for farm animals, including large animals (cows, horses)
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance (checking fluids, changing bulbs, etc.)
• Maintain farm buildings to standard determined by General Manager
• Proactively troubleshoot potential issues and report concerns to supervisor
• Follow all directions given by Supervisor
• Complete special projects as directed

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required (exceptions may be given to current H.S. students)
• Training is provided on the job.
• Proficiency with farm equipment, driving with trailers, and animal care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work outdoors, regardless of weather conditions, for up to 90% of shift
• Ability to be physically active, including moving on uneven terrain for up to 90% of shift
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, grasp, kneel, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders

Job Requirements:

• Willing to learn proper vehicle and farm equipment operation
• Good communication skills: listening, oral, and written
• Must be flexible in job tasks/ability to change direction quickly
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good observation skills
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays
• Ability to interact with others in a respectful and positive manner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person