608-237-7391 jim@farmjoblist.com
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private farm
Published
May 16, 2022
Category
Poultry  
Job Type
Currency
U.S. Dollars
Salary Units
HOUR
Work Hours
20 hrs, flexible
Industry Code
01 Crops

Description

The Farm Hand will be working at a small 1 acre Farm, located on the Upper Cape. This farm produces high quality vegetables for use at several restaurants and farmers markets.  Candidates with a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and experience farming are preferred, but not required. This position will provide the right candidate with a hands-on opportunity to experience and master nearly every aspect of vegetable, flower, and egg production.

REPORTS TO: Farm Management

HOURS: Candidates will be expected to have flexibility in terms of scheduling. Hours will approximately be: 20 hours per week, 4 hrs. per day, 5 days per week.

SALARY:  Starting rate is $18 per hour increased pay is based on skill level and experience, will be expected to work some weekend days.

 

Responsibilities

The Farm Hand is responsible for but not limited to:

  • Planting, seeding garden beds
  • Harvesting, transplanting, weeding, pruning, trellising, thinning, managing irrigation systems, and pest control
  • Some tractor and rototiller work may be required for soil preparation and cultivation
  • Post-harvest operations will include sorting, washing, bunching of harvested crops, quality control, and packing/storage responsibilities
  • Transport and delivery of farm products will also be required
  • Greenhouse operations will entail but are not limited to seeding, potting-up, irrigation, pest control, and fertility management.
  • Preparing, delivering, and selling goods at Farmers Market
  • Feeding chickens, cleaning chicken coop

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Previous farm hand experience is not necessary, though helpful.
  • Demonstrates passion for sustainable/organic agriculture
  • Ability to maintain a professional attitude and neat appearance
  • Follow direction well
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Must enjoy working with plants and produce
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Ability to work under challenging ergonomic conditions, including work that requires frequent crouching, bending and kneeling.
  • Must be able to work outside in all climates
  • Valid Driver’s License is required

 

Benefits

SALARY:  Starting rate is $18 per hour increased pay is based on skill level and experience, will be expected to work some weekend days.