Farm Hand & Property Maintenance

About the role

Hidden Valley Orchards is seeking farm hands for the main farming season from August to November, with the potential to extend the role in the future. The farm team will care for over 2,000 apple trees, a market garden, u-pick pumpkins, a crop maze, livestock, grapes, and more. You will assist with projects around the farm and support the larger agritourism operation as needed (e.g., hay wagon rides, lawn and garden care).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily livestock chores for small groups of animals
• Help with planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing, and cultivating of apple trees and grape vines
• Assist with a ½ acre market garden: weeding, harvesting, cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, etc.
• Assist with observation bee hives
• Support the larger agritourism operation on select days when extra hands are needed (e.g., hayrides, facilities care, unloading produce, maintaining food displays)
• Help with cultivating, planting, and harvesting of u-pick pumpkins, flowers, and a crop maze
• Assist with fence and irrigation system building and maintenance
• Work with the team on other crops or agricultural ventures that arise during the season

Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in all types of weather conditions with proper gear
• Willingness to learn new skills such as tractor driving, animal care, and gardening
• Ability to work 8-hour days of manual labor alone or with others
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Experience working with your hands in an outdoor environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to consider farming as a career path, with an interest in apples
• Some experience working on a farm or with tractors
• Unique talents that can benefit the farm (e.g., mechanical skills, irrigation, animal care, construction)
• Evidence of a good academic record and some positive work experience

Reporting & Culture

You will report directly to the Farm Manager and assist the General Manager as needed. The Hidden Valley Orchards farm team is hardworking, professional, curious, honest, friendly, customer-focused, and caring toward the land and animals.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays during non-peak seasons

Seasonal position (July through early November).