Farm Hand (7276)

Job Description: Livestock Responsibilities:
? Provide daily care for livestock species, including goats, poultry, and livestock guardian dogs
? Oversee egg production per CT standards, including collecting, storing and distributing
? Monitor breeding, birthing, and animal health, providing care for sick or injured animals as well as regular preventative care
? Assist with animal care tasks such as hoof trimming
? Maintain accurate livestock records
? Install, repair, and maintain fencing and livestock infrastructure
? Maintain livestock tools
? Maintain pasture, including mowing, brush clearing, and manure handling
? Uphold high aesthetic standards for all farm facilities, ensuring barns, pastures, and the farm office are tidy and well-maintained

Greenhouse Management:
? Learning, monitoring, and managing automated greenhouse systems, including climate control, irrigation, and lighting
? Planting and harvesting crops
? Pruning and trellising crops
? Troubleshooting and maintaining sensors, actuators, and other technical components
? Analyzing data to optimize growing conditions for plants
? Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of greenhouse on a daily basis

Required Education and Competencies
? High school diploma or GED
? At least 6 months of physically demanding outdoor work experience
? Livestock Experience
? Valid U.S. driver's license in good standing
? Strong communication and teamwork skills
? Ability to operate tractor, truck and attachments and be able to perform labor in all weather conditions

Preferred Experience
? Landscape management experience
? Familiarity with greenhouse systems
? Interest in regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems

Benefits include paid sick and vacation time, 100% employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life/LTD, 401k

Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $25-27 / HR