Farm Maintenance Assistant

Summary of Purpose:

Duties (Essential Functions):

Perform general farm maintenance and repairs at Willow Hope Farm location.

• Complete minor repairs of furniture, fixtures, equipment and property.
• Assist with building projects.
• Pick up and unload farm and animal supplies as needed (feed, shavings, hay, fencing materials, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining and operating all equipment and vehicles related to Willow Hope Farm, including trucks, trailers, ATV's and tractors.  This includes off-site transportation of equines, equipment and/or supplies.  
• Responsible for keeping the grounds and landscaping clean as well as bush hogging pastures and trimming fence lines.

Program safety and communication.

• Ensure safety regulations and requirements are met regarding building codes, alarm systems and with accreditation/compliance if applicable
• Adhere to OSHA standards in relation to the proper use of chemicals and equipment involved.
• Ensure tools, cleaning materials, and supplies are stored in a safe and orderly manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1+ years of previous farm maintenance or handyperson experience preferred.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills preferred.
• Ability to use farm maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve interior/exterior building repairs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Accept, support, and represent KHS core values, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be willing to drive KHS vehicles.
• Background Check required.

Physical, Psychosocial, and Cognitive Demands/ Working Environment

• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and standing regularly while performing job functions.
• Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to and exceeding 50 lbs.
• Includes working in an outdoor environment with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Local travel to multiple locations.
• Potential for exposure to allergens (pet dander, dust, peanut butter), and zoonotic diseases (diseases transferred from animals to humans).
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to emotional circumstances.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Potential for animal interaction.