What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Pointing Dog Farm?
Pointing Dog Farm is looking for a dependable, hardworking, experienced all around farm hand to help with the daily operation and maintenance of our Western-based horse farm.
This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working independently, operating farm equipment, handling horses and other farm animals, and tackling whatever needs to be done around a working farm.
Responsibilities may include:
- Feeding and caring for horses, chickens, goats, and other farm animals
- Handling horses safely, including leading, turnout, catching, and basic daily care
- Loading/unloading horses from trailers
- Driving a truck and horse/farm trailer
- Operating tractors and other farm equipment
- Dragging and maintaining riding arenas and arena footing
- Maintaining horse trails, including clearing brush, limbs, and debris
- Field and pasture maintenance
- Mowing, weed trimming, brush clearing, and general lawn/property maintenance
- Cleaning and filling water troughs, buckets, and livestock waterers
- Cleaning stalls, barns, shelters, paddocks, and common areas
- General barn, fence, gate, and property maintenance and repairs
- Greenhouse maintenance
- Basic tractor, equipment, and implement maintenance
- Moving hay, feed, bedding, fencing materials, and other farm supplies
- Seasonal farm/property projects, storm cleanup, snow/ice work, and general upkeep
- Noticing and reporting problems with animals, fencing, equipment, footing, water systems, or the property before they become larger issues
- Assisting with farm events and projects as needed
- Other general farm duties as they arise — every day can be different!
Ideal candidate:
Has previous farm, equine, landscaping, agricultural, or property-maintenance experience
Is experienced and confident operating a tractor
Is comfortable around horses and livestock
Can safely drive and maneuver a trailer; horse-trailer experience strongly preferred
Understands basic farm and equipment maintenance
Is physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work in all seasons
Is reliable, self-motivated, observant, and able to work independently
Has a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Is willing to jump in wherever needed and takes pride in keeping a farm safe, clean, and well maintained
Bonus: Riding experience, especially Western riding, is a plus!
We are primarily a Western riding facility, so someone with horse knowledge and experience in a working equine environment would be an excellent fit.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. h-1b visa status)
Experience:
- Farm machinery: 1 year (Preferred)
- Equine: 1 year (Preferred)
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
- Property maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus, NJ 08022 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24