Position Title: Farm Hand
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
Hours: 4+ days per week, to include some weekend days
Salary: Starting at $17.44
Overview: Come work on one of the last working farms in Fairfax County! The Farm Hand position works closely with the farm manager and other staff to care for farm animals and complete farm chores.
Duties:
- Daily chores with livestock include feeding, watering, milking, cleaning stalls, light animal care, and various farm chores.
- Crop field operations include hay making, small grains and corn production.
- Operating a tractor while doing farm chores and giving site tours to visitors.
- The farm is open to the public and interaction with the visitors is an important aspect of the job.
- Attend offsite outreach and help with special events on site.
- Farm maintenance includes fence repair and mowing as needed.
- Supervision of youth volunteers and assisting in other areas of the park as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Have experience operating tractors and other equipment.
- Experience working with/on crop fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Experience working on a farm with livestock, equipment operations, as well as working with the public.
Note: * This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for benefits but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
To apply: Please send your resume to [email protected].
Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.44 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
