(Seasonal) Farm Maintenance Worker

PAY RATE:  $14.10/hour (Up to 600 hours per year).   

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  For details, click here.  Additionally, eligible seasonal employees will receive a $0.60 per hour seasonal bonus for all hours worked. For details, click here.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in the daily operation of the Farm & Mill by caring for and maintaining farm livestock and crops, caring for park buildings and grounds, promoting public interest and appreciation for the farm, and recommending improvements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

• Plants and cares for trees, shrubs, turf, flowers and other vegetation as directed.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Performs farm maintenance chores (cleaning stalls, grooming, fence repair, etc.) as needed.
• Assists in daily care of all livestock.
• Assists in preparing animals for and assisting in the delivery of offspring.
• Groom, clip and trim animals for exhibition.
• Maintenance of indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed.
• Promote public interest in the farm program through various activities and publicity.
• Answer questions and assist visitors when requested.
• May serve on committees.
• May assist with special events.
•  The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Agriculture related college coursework and/or related service in farm maintenance work preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of the principles of good farm management.
• Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, park patrons, and other employees.
• Ability to operate trucks, tractors and heavy farm equipment.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.
• Ability to load, transport and unload materials/livestock.
• Ability to use carpenter tools.
• May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties.