What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Huntington Ridge Farm?
About Us
Located in Holly, Michigan, Huntington Ridge Farm is a premier hunter/jumper riding facility and boarding stable. Our 54-acre property offers lessons, training, sales, camps, and horse boarding. While our focus is on horses, this position is centered on the upkeep of our farm and facilities — no prior horse experience is required.
Work Environment
- Safe and supportive atmosphere
- Outdoor, hands-on work
- Casual work attire
- Team that values hard work and reliability
About the Role
We are seeking a hardworking General Laborer / Farm Hand to help maintain our 54-acre property. While we are a horse facility, this position focuses on groundskeeping, machinery operation, and property maintenance. The right candidate is comfortable in the driver’s seat of a tractor, capable of backing trailers, and prefers physical labor over animal care. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and keeping a large property running smoothly, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining tractors, zero-turn mowers, and other farm equipment
- Hitching, hauling, and backing up manure trailers and equipment trailers
- Groundskeeping across 54 acres, including large-scale mowing, trimming, and snow removal
- Light construction and repairs on barns, fences, and stall boards
- General farm upkeep; organizing facilities and assisting with property improvements
- Cleaning stalls, hauling bedding, and assisting with heavy barn chores
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs repeatedly
Qualifications
- Experience with landscaping, tractors, or towing trailers is highly preferred
- Ability to operate power tools and farm machinery safely
- Reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working independently in all weather conditions
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Horse experience is NOT required (We are looking for facilities and grounds experience)
Job Type: Part-time
Ranging from 25-30 hours per week
Work Location: On-site at Huntington Ridge Farm, Holly, Michigan
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17