FARM CARETAKER (Ellison Farm)Fieldale Farms

Requirements: 

• Will be required to relocate and live on premises.
• Will be required to stay on the farm at all times unless approved by supervisor (home is located on the farm)
• Be able to communicate fluently in English
• Be able to read English efficiently and perform math skills
• Cannot own live birds, cannot visit pet shops, flea markets, or friends/families where birds exist.
• Strict biosecurity procedures regarding visitors on farm and house/land premises due to disease control for farm(s)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Works hours in the chicken house are approximately 6 a.m. –  3 p.m. Will have to perform any maintenance required work in and around the chicken house(s).
2. Will be required to operate machinery to mow grass around houses / in fields.
3. Required to put feed out in pans at times, which will require pushing a wheel barrel that may contain 100+ lbs of feed.
4. Will have to pick up dead birds and dispose of them in pits. (Birds can weigh 6+ lbs. each)
5. In cases of inclement weather – may have to work round the clock taking care of birds if power outage, etc.
6. Will be required to work in chicken house (with live birds).
7. Chicken house environment can be dusty, ammonia in houses, and dim lighting.

If you have extreme allergies this job may not be appropriate for you.