Antler Hill Village Farmer - Full Time

The starting pay range for this position begins at $18.25/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Full Time: a position working 35+ hours per week.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily animal care; maintenance of barns and equipment; pasture and fence management; interaction, information, and delivery of programming narrative to guests and visitors. Provides guidance to Farmyard Assistant staff in daily care of animals at Antler Hill Farmyard. Other duties will be assigned based on candidates abilities and strengths. There must be a willingness to work in all weather conditions. Applicants must also be able to lift 50 lbs, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work independently.

General assistance and support for the department, leadership, and the company as required.

Essential Job Duties:

• Operation of farming equipment including but not limited to: tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, sprayers, and trucks for management of pastures, fields, fencelines and buildings
• Facilities and equipment maintenance: electric fence installation and maintenance; cleaning and sanitizing of barns and buildings; cleanup and spreading of manure and bedding; maintenance to grounds
• Implement forage management and sustainable rotational grazing strategies
• General and preventative health care including administration of vaccines and treatment for parasites, diseases and illness
• Goat breeding using natural method.
• Goat and chicken management including but not limited to: daily care of nutrition, watering, kidding, performance evaluation, and record keeping.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be prepared to participate in snow and/or adverse weather clean up and removal associated with animal facilities
• Operate hand tools to complete maintenance an repair to equipment, buildings and facilities
• Provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and company as required.
• Diagnose disease and/or health problems in animals and apply strategies for control of issues
• Communicate specialized knowledge and skills to the public and fellow employees.

Requirements:

• One (1) year of related agriculture and livestock husbandry experience preferred. Equivalent combination of education/experience considered.
• Professionally represents department and company values at all times.
• Proactive, exercises good judgment; anticipates, addresses, and troubleshoots issues.
• Two-year degree in Agriculture/Agritourism or related field preferred. Additional education or training preferred. Must have or be able to obtain an NC Pesticide Applicator's license in Ag Pest Plant and Livestock categories.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service; proven leadership skills; ability to build/develop/motivate teams.
• Strong project/time management, organizational, and planning skills; attention to details with focus on quality, service, and safety; prioritizes work under deadlines, multi-tasks and adapts as needed.
• Works effectively both with a team and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; conveys information clearly, concisely, effectively at all levels; builds/maintain strong relationships within and across the company; good public speaking skills a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather with exposure to excessive heat, cold,

wind, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and other adverse environmental conditions.

• Ability to perform the following: heavy lifting (50-100 lbs. occasionally; 25-50 lbs.

frequently), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, shoveling, and raking.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid NC Driver's license.
• NC Commercial Driver's License with a Class A endorsement is preferred, but not required.