Company description

Ledge End is a privately owned farm located in Danbury, CT. The farm occupies approximately 210 acres. Our mission is to ultimately create a regional food system for the community.

Job description

Job Title: Farm Hand

Reports To: Ledge End Farm Owner

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Regular Work Hours: M-F 8AM - 4PM Compensation: $25-27/hr (DOE)

Location: Danbury, CT

Summary
The Farm Hand is essential to the success and growth of Ledge End’s farm operations, which include small-scale livestock management, vegetable cultivation, and greenhouse technology. This hands-on role requires a versatile, proactive individual with experience in animal care and crop production, a can-do attitude, and a keen interest in mastering technical systems. The Farm Hand will work closely with and report directly to the farm's owners.

Essential Job Duties

Livestock Responsibilities:·
● Provide daily care for livestock species, including goats, poultry, and livestock guardian dogs

● Oversee egg production per CT standards, including collecting, storing and distributing

● Monitor breeding, birthing, and animal health, providing care for sick or injured animals as well as regular preventative care

● Assist with animal care tasks such as hoof trimming

● Maintain accurate livestock records

● Install, repair, and maintain fencing and livestock infrastructure

● Maintain livestock tools

● Maintain pasture, including mowing, brush clearing, and manure handling

● Uphold high aesthetic standards for all farm facilities, ensuring barns, pastures, and the farm office are tidy and well-maintained

Greenhouse Management:
● Learning, monitoring, and managing automated greenhouse systems, including climate control, irrigation, and lighting

● Planting and harvesting crops

● Pruning and trellising crops

● Troubleshooting and maintaining sensors, actuators, and other technical components

● Analyzing data to optimize growing conditions for plants

● Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of greenhouse on a daily basis

Administrative Duties:
● Keeping accurate records of storage temperatures, livestock, crops, and greenhouse data

● Assign chores to other staff on a weekly basis and oversee their completion

● Implement safety protocols as needed (reporting incidents, etc.)

● May supervise staff as assigned

Work Environment
● Most work is performed outdoors in diverse weather conditions and in a greenhouse setting

● Operating heavy machinery and farm equipment

Physical Demands:
● Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

● Herding animals and mucking a barn

● Standing, crouching, kneeling, and bending for extended periods

● Performing physical labor outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind

Travel
● Occasional day trips to transport livestock or assist with off-site work

Required Education and Competencies
● High school diploma or GED

● At least 6 months of physically demanding outdoor work experience

● Livestock Experience

● Valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing

● Strong communication and teamwork skills

● Ability to operate tractor, truck and attachments and be able to perform labor in all weather conditions

Preferred Experience
● Landscape management experience

● Familiarity with greenhouse systems

● Interest in regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems

Ledge End Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline