Farm Attendant - Permanent Full Time

Function

If sharing your "office space" with 150 domestic and wild animals on a 60 acre farm sounds like the place for you, consider this as an opportunity knocking at your door! We are looking for a full time Farm Attendant to join our team at Bluebird Gap Farm, please see below for more information on this position.

The purpose of the class is to perform variety of work in all areas of park operations, animal husbandry, information, interpretation, public relations, programming and maintenance at Bluebird Gap Farm. The class will assist in creating procedures and ensuring quality control of work throughout the park.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of the GED.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in farm or animal maintenance.
• Two years of college level course work or training in animal care or husbandry, wildlife management, or related field preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.