Farm Hand/Animal Caretaker

Wilsonville OR

Description

Company: Midway, LLC Title: Farm Hand/Animal Caretaker Pay: $18+/hour DOE Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 7am – 4pm Location: Wilsonville, OR Who We Are: Midway, LLC is a family-owned umbrella company that supports a variety of entities. Services under the Midway, LLC umbrella include financial, facility and farm support for commercial and residential properties, as well as Graham and Tooze, a consumer facing farm store. The Facility Department supports two residential properties with farm animals including chickens, goats, llamas and alpacas, horses and more. During the summer months, the facility staff is also responsible for supporting small harvest programs in the garden and fruit tree orchard. Midway, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity in the workplace and strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all employees. Why Work at Midway, LLC? • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Paid Holidays • Generous PTO Plan • 401k with up to 4% employer match • Employee Supply Reimbursement Benefit • Basic Life, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program Who You Are: The ideal candidate enjoys working outside year-round. This individual thrives in an environment with a variety of work ranging from general landscaping & maintenance to caring for animals. The Farm Hand is a diligent and hard worker who is willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed throughout the business. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience with horses and other animals (including handling and care) • Experience working with hand electrical tools • Must have experience working in a farm environment • Reliable and flexible attendance is essential to providing optimum animal care • Must work well with others and enjoy working with animals • Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check • Must be able to walk and stand; must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle with adequate level of insurance • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 What You’ll Do: Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager (and Operations Director), the Farm Hand/Animal Caretaker assists in performing routine farm animal care and grounds maintenance. Works with related operating equipment and systems. Performs related preventive maintenance duties as required. Responsibilities: • All aspects of animal care, including but not limited to feeding, watering, observing animals for signs of injury and/or illness, muck horse stalls, clean dog kennels, and wash bedding • General farm maintenance, including but not limited to maintenance/repair of fences, paddocks, pastures, shelters, barns, & water systems; mowing & weed whacking; landscaping maintenance around the property; maintain cleanliness of the property • Operate farm equipment • Perform daily work-order checks and record data in company computer database • Learn standard preventative maintenance procedures relevant to the related buildings and utilize • Other duties as assigned