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Position Title: Farmhand 

Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA 

Hours:  3-4 days per week, includes weekends; Shifts vary, but work hours between 7am and 6pm

Salary:  $13 to $18 per hour depending on certifications and experience, no benefits 

 

Overview: Work on one of the last working farms in Fairfax County. Frying Pan Farm Park is seeking an eager, enthusiastic Farmhand to join our team! 

 

Duties: 

  • Daily chores with livestock include feeding, watering, milking and cleaning stalls. 
  • Help with newborn animals and healthcare. 
  • Crop field operations include hay making, small grains and corn production. 
  • The farm is open to the public and interaction with the visitors is an important aspect of the job.
  • Attend offsite outreach and help with special events on site. 
  • Farm maintenance to include fence repair and mowing as needed.   

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a valid driver’s license, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and good customer service. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with livestock, equipment operation and working with the public. First Aid and CPR certification. Available to work early August

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Necessary Special Requirements: Will be required to pass a background check and driver’s license check.

 

Note: This position is scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. This position is not eligible to receive limited benefits. 

 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. 

 

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.