Animal Caregiver / Farm Hand in Litchfield, CT

Farm Animal Caregiver / Farm Hand

JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

Job Description

We are looking for a dependable person who will tend to our rescued farm animals: cows; pigs; chickens; and turkeys in Litchfield, Connecticut.

Please apply only if you have the following:

• Must have large & small farm animal experience.
• Must be Covid vaccinated and boosted.
• Must have a reliable 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle.
• Must live within forty-five minutes of the sanctuary.
• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities:

• Feeding, watering and caring for the animals.
• Mucking stalls, raking and cleaning in and around barns.
• Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and maintain animal care schedules.
• Able to communicate effectively regarding animal welfare in daily reports.
• Additional duties may include odd jobs around the sanctuary.

Qualifications:

• Reliable, dependable and timely.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to JP Farm’s animal care policy.
• Self motivated, self starter, self initiative, team player.
• Must have excellent animal behavior observation skills.

Specifications:

• Part time. 16-20 hours
• Starting wage at $16.50 an hour.
• We are looking to fill the following shifts:

7-11am and 4-8pm

• Work schedules can vary with possible weekends and holidays required.

Email: Resume and Cover-letter

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be Covid vaccinated and boosted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Litchfield, CT 06759: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Farm Animal: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location