Ranch/Farm Hand / Groundskeeper / Handyman for a 15-acre home and farm in a peaceful rural setting, working for a small family farm, not a large corporation. No farm experience is necessary, but you MUST love animals.
Responsibilities include:
-Assisting with the care and handling of livestock including cattle, poultry, goats, miniature donkeys and barn cats
-Feeding the animals
-Maintaining clean waterers for animals
-Maintaining an organized, clean barn and workspace
-Daily sweeping barn, and removal of spider webs when needed
-Cleaning livestock stalls and coops
-Pasture maintenance
-Occasional fence repairs
-Lawn maintenance including mowing, weedwacking, edging, trimming etc
-Maintaining clean ceiling fans, light fixtures and security cameras
-Light handyman work including minor carpentry, assembling purchased supplies, painting, irrigation repairs, pressure washing
-Other miscellaneous tasks as required
Job requirements:
-Must work efficiently
-Must have reliable transportation
-Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
-Acceptable background check and driving record
-Clean drug screen
-Work performed as a 1099 independent contractor
-Non-smoker preferred
-Ability to speak Spanish a plus
-Ability to operate a tractor a plus
-Ability to pull a trailer a plus
-Previous work experience on a farm a plus
Hours: Up to 44 per week, Mon - Sat. Occasional holidays and Sundays required.
Pay: Up to $18/hour, depending on experience.
To apply, please send a resume or, if you don't have one, provide an overview of your skills, education, and work history. Please also include how far you live from Longwood and what hours you are available to work.
