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Putnam County Government

Farm Laborer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $48,354/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Brewster, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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.

$34,029 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

The Putnam County Department of Public Works is seeking a full-time Farm Laborer to work on Tilly Foster Farm . Duties include but are not limited to farm animal care (cleaning pens, feeding, and turn in/out), field production (planting, weeding, and harvesting crops), and general farm maintenance (fence repair, painting, lawn care). Must be able to work independently and communicate well with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There is no minimum experience, education or training, but some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver's license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, Monday - Friday. Shifts vary depending on the season, may include a split shift and/or weekends.

STARTING SALARY

$48,354 per year

BENEFITS

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) NYS Retirement System Membership Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer Tuition Reimbursement

APPLICATION

www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email: putnampersonnel@putnamcountyny.gov Putnam County Personnel Department 110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3 Carmel

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