Garden Helper and Occasional Chicken Care

Department Overview:

Have had twelve garden helpers over fifteen years. Several have worked for two years and some for one year. Nine have been UW students or former students...

Anticipated Start Date
8/15/24

Anticipated End Date
11/1/24

Anticipated Hours Per Week
8 to 12

Schedule:

Two to three days per week approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. For chicken sitting, short visits daily of 1/2 hour to check food and water. This will be infrequent, only when the owner is gone. Schedule is totally weather dependent since one cannot do much when it is raining, but can adjust to make up missed time.

Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $19.00

Number Of Positions
1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Vegetable, flower garden and fruit tree activities (planting, watering, cultivating, weeding, pruning harvesting) along with some very limited chicken care.

Qualifications:

I strive to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Interesting people of all backgrounds encouraged to apply.

No previous gardening experience necessary (I can teach you that), but should enjoy working outside, gardening activities like working in the soil and like animals.

Need to be self-motivated as there is always something to do, but not always someone to tell you to do it. Sharing what we grow is part of the benefits so would be nice if you enjoy fresh produce.

Will need transportation to and from work and need to have a flexible schedule due to weather related adjustments.

Will need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Physical Demands
There is carrying, lifting, working outside during summer and fall and bending over or kneeling for weeding.

Application Instructions:

Send description of any relevant experience and contact information to [email protected]

Contact:
Org: Halme gardens
Contact: Harry Halme
Email: [email protected]