Full-Time Farm Caretaker

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Honesdale (Wayne County); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Good Food Jobs, Inc. in Honesdale, PA seeks a Full-Time Farm Caretaker to run day-to-day operations on a private hobby farm. The role prioritizes animal care and farm maintenance across two parcels (80 acres and 180 acres).

The ideal candidate has hands-on livestock experience, can operate a tractor, and perform carpentry and mechanical tasks in a outdoors setting. Salary is $58,000 per year; start ASAP. Housing is not provided; local applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on livestock experience with horses and cattle.
• Practical carpentry, fencing and mechanical skills.
• Valid driver's license. Available for occasional weekend or holiday coverage.

Responsabilités

• Animal care: daily feeding, water, health checks for livestock; clean stalls and coops.
• Grounds and fields: mowing, planting, tractor operation and maintenance.
• Maintenance: repairs on barns, water lines, fencing, gates; winterizing.
• Property oversight: regular walk-throughs and prompt issue reporting.

Connaissances

Livestock experience

Tractor operation

Carpentry

Fencing

Mechanical skills

Outdoor work

Description du poste

The Job Posting is for Personal Purposes and will not be used for company interest in the meantime.

Full-Time Farm Caretaker, Honesdale, PA
Location: Honesdale, PA (Wayne County). 80-acre main farm plus a 180-acre parcel up the road
Schedule: Full time
Salary: $58,000 per year
Start date: As soon as possible, ideally by October 23
Housing: Not provided (local applicants preferred)

About the Role
We're looking for a dependable, hands-on caretaker to run day-to-day operations on a private hobby farm. The animals come first. The right person enjoys working with livestock, is comfortable on a tractor, and takes pride in keeping a property in great shape.

Responsibilities

• Animal care (top priority): daily feeding, water and health checks for the horse, cows, goats, pig and chickens; cleaning stalls, pens and coops; working with the vet and farrier; keeping feed and supplies stocked.
• Grounds and fields: mowing and lawn care; preparing, planting and maintaining fields on both parcels; operating and maintaining the tractor and attachments.
• Maintenance: general repairs on the house, barns and outbuildings; fencing, gates and water lines; winterizing and snow clearing.
• Property oversight: regular walk-throughs and light security checks, with prompt reporting of issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on livestock experience, including horses and cattle. Safe and experienced on a tractor and attachments.
• Practical carpentry, fencing and mechanical skills. Reliable, self-directed and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid d.license . Available for occasional weekend or holiday coverage.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Company description

The Job Posting is for Personal Purposes and will not be used for company interest in the meantime.

Deadline

October 21, 2026