Farm Hand / Farm Animal Care

Farm Hand / Farm Animal Care

JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

Job Description

We need a dependable person who is capable of working solo, tending to our rescued farm animals: cows; pigs; chickens; and turkeys in Litchfield, Connecticut.

Please apply only if you have the following:

• Must have at least 3 years large & small farm animal experience.
• Must be Covid vaccinated and boosted.
• Must have a reliable 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle.
• Must live within thirty minutes of the sanctuary.
• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Specifications:

• Part time: 16-18 hours
• Starting wage at $18.50 an hour.
• Must be able to work the following four shifts weekly:
• 3:30-8:00pm Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
• 7:00-11:30am Saturdays
• Work schedules can vary with additional hours.

Responsibilities:

• Feeding, watering and caring for the animals.
• Mucking stalls, raking and cleaning in and around barns.
• Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and maintain animal care schedules.
• Able to communicate effectively regarding animal welfare in daily reports.
• Additional duties may include maintenance, repair and handyman skills.

Qualifications:

• Reliable, dependable and timely.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to JP Farm's animal care policy.
• Self motivated, self starter, self initiative, team player.
• Must have excellent animal behavior observation skills.

Email: Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 References

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 18 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 4 wheel or all wheel drive that can handle in snow? This is a deal breaker.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Farm Animal: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, CT 06759 (Required)

Work Location: In person