A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
Farm and grounds worker LB Stables New Hope, AL Job Details Part-time From $16 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Heavy equipment mechanics Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation Agricultural machinery servicing Machine repair Outdoor work experience Safety regulations Basic math Production safety compliance Agricultural machinery repair Farm experience Welding repair Power tools Tractor servicing Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dynamic farm and grounds team as a Farm and Grounds Worker, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of our agricultural and outdoor spaces. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a variety of tasks that support farming operations, animal care, equipment maintenance, and groundskeeping. Your hands-on skills and passion for agriculture will help ensure our farm runs smoothly, efficiently, and sustainably. Whether you're experienced in livestock management or skilled with machinery repair, this role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to a thriving agricultural environment. Responsibilities Perform daily animal husbandry duties including feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures. Operate heavy machinery such as tractors, forklifts, and other farm equipment safely and efficiently. Conduct routine groundskeeping tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming trees, maintaining fences, and managing irrigation systems. Ensure compliance with safety regulations by following proper manual handling procedures and maintaining a clean work environment. Qualifications Proven experience working outdoors on farms or in agricultural settings with knowledge of farming practices. Demonstrated ability to operate farm machinery including tractors, forklifts, power tools, and irrigation systems. Hands-on experience with equine care is highly desirable. Mechanical aptitude with skills in equipment repair, welding, and maintenance of agricultural machinery. Strong manual handling skills with the ability to lift heavy loads safely and perform physically demanding tasks regularly. Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to farming activities. Knowledge of safety standards in production environments to promote a safe working atmosphere. Join us if you're passionate about farming, outdoor work, animal care, and maintaining beautiful grounds! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to sustainable agriculture and farm operations while providing opportunities for growth and hands-on learning in a vibrant setting.
