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Part-time Farmhand Position

The Oasis Animal Sanctuary is looking for a part-time farmhand/groundskeeper, 3 days per week (choice of Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.) Duties include but not limited to: feeding horses and outside animals 2x per day; cleaning the horse fields daily; grooming horses as needed and applying any medications or sprays; inspecting fences and run-in sheds for damage or repairs; mow approximately 16 -17 acres and weed whack around part of the property; keeping steps and walkways clear of debris or snow; maintaining the cleanliness of the barn; and driving and using small farm tractors. Start date is September 1.  Prior farm hand experience not required but advantageous.

 

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Working knowledge of equine behavior ESSENTIAL. (poultry behavior a plus)

  • Physical ability for reasonable farm work (like walking a 21 acre property, lifting bales of hay and 50 lb bags of feed)

  • Organizational skills & ability to take direction

  • Willingness to work in all kinds of weather

  • Ability to drive tractor or willingness to learn to drive tractor

  • Basic understanding of tractors and farm equipment

  • Ability to remain calm and respectful with rude visitors, and patience with volunteers

 

NOTE: HORSE KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIAL; THIS IS NOT A “LEARN AS YOU GO” POSITION.

 

Call for more information 856-284-6311 or apply below.

Personal Information

Do you have any friends, relatives, or acquintances working for Oasis?
If hired, would you have transportation to/from work?
Are you over the age of 18?
If hired would you be able to present evidence of your US citizenship or proof of your legl right to work in the United States?
Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded no contest to, a felony within the last five years?
If hired, are you willing to submit a controlled substance test?

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