Farm Maintenance/Labor

Georgetown PA

Description

POSITION: FARM MAINTENANCE & LABORER Rivendale Farms is a diversified farm in Bulger, PA covering over 175 acres which includes fruit and vegetable production, a variety of cattle, chickens & other livestock. We are looking for a full-time employee to report to our Facilities & Livestock Managers. Responsibilities: · Maintaining safe farm access at all times including (but not limited to) plowing, salting/sanding, repairing damage from erosion on main access to farm, and all internal farm roads. · Farm landscaping and property maintenance - Mowing, weed whacking, & a variety of other tasks involving grounds keeping. · Farm equipment inventory management and repairs. · Maintenance including carpentry, buildings, mechanical systems support. · Duties as required by Facilities Manager & Livestock Manager. · Support with plowing and irrigation systems. · Support as needed for livestock chores. Requirements: Experience with farm machinery including driving a tractor. Experience with diesel mechanics and welding preferred. Experience using chain saw to fell trees and split wood. Carpenter skills, and willingness to work with farm animals including but not limited to chickens, pigs, cattle. Pleasant, honest, reliable, self-motivated, team worker, punctual, neat with an ability to follow policies and work details. Ability to stand for extended periods of time & lift 80lbs. Ability to work in all weather conditions and work on a ladder as needed.