Farm Caretaker

Description

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is hiring for a part-time Farm Caretaker! The Farm Caretaker's role is to care for and rehabilitate farm animals at Lollypop Farm, work on improving adoptability of the animals and to educate the public on the care of farm animals.

Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide compassionate care to the animals in our care
• Maintain animal care and cleanliness by feeding and cleaning all farm animals
• Provide educated responses to the public’s questions
• Work with the animals to improve their adoptability
• Assist in grounds maintenance (including, but not limited to, raking and shoveling)
• Operate vehicles, equipment (including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed whackers, tractors and utility vehicles) and attachments (including, but not limited to, manure spreader, bush hog, and York rake)
• Occasionally oversee volunteers in performing the requirements of the position
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and federal laws
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent education. Large animal study and livestock care experience preferred. Equine experience preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position.

Skills: Ability to interpret and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to communicate simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions. Ability to operate a tractor, shovel, rake, grooming equipment, bush hogs and tractor rake.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position during shift, move throughout the building and move weight up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to communicate with others. Occasionally required to move excessive weight.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:

Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.

Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.

Core Values: We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work – voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount – to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization and ourselves.

• Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
• Communication: We exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of mutually-accepted goals.
• Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our efforts to achieve our mission.
• Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization thrives when unified.
• Integrity: We act with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
• Respect: We are considerate and show professional regard for all aspects of our work.

Commitment to Diversity

At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission - Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

EOE/ADA