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Farm Hand Live In Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Horse Farm Maintenace

Lexington, KY · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • PTO

Key skills are ability to use hand tools and drive a mid-sized tractor. Tractor skills can be ... Work is in all weather (though we try to stay out of the worst, occasionally you may have to repair ...

Horse Farm Maintenace

Lexington, KY · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • PTO

Key skills are ability to use hand tools and drive a mid-sized tractor. Tractor skills can be ... Work is in all weather (though we try to stay out of the worst, occasionally you may have to repair ...

Student/Farm

Lexington, KY · On-site

$15/hr

Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Student/Farm Requisition Number DU07541 Department Name ... live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees ...

Posting Details Job Title Student/Farm Requisition Number DU07541 Department Name 81140:Veterinary ... live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees ...

... Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in ... In this role, you will partner closely with the Live Haul Manager to oversee daily transportation ...

... Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in ... In this role, you will partner closely with the Live Haul Manager to oversee daily transportation ...

... Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in ... In this role, you will partner closely with the Live Haul Manager to oversee daily transportation ...

Auto Mechanic II

Lexington, KY · On-site

$15.61 - $24.99/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... acre North Farm in Lexington. In this role, you would perform an array of tasks including ... mechanics hand tools and diagnostic equipment is preferred. The Martin-Gatton College of ...

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Farm Hand Live In information

What does a live in farm hand do?

A typical day for a Live In Farm Hand starts early and involves a variety of physical tasks such as feeding and caring for animals, cleaning stalls, maintaining fences, and operating farm equipment. You'll often work closely with farm owners or other workers to coordinate tasks and respond to seasonal needs, like planting or harvesting. While routines can vary depending on the farm's focus, flexibility is important as duties may shift based on weather or livestock emergencies. Living on-site means you might also be expected to help with urgent needs outside of standard hours, but it also provides a unique opportunity to be deeply involved in farm life and operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in farm hand?

To thrive as a Live In Farm Hand, you need hands-on experience with livestock care, crop management, and general farm maintenance, often supplemented by a high school diploma or relevant work background. Familiarity with farm machinery, basic mechanical tools, and possibly certifications in first aid or animal handling are valuable. Dependability, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills help you integrate with the farm team and adapt to changing tasks. These abilities are essential to ensure the smooth running of daily farm operations and the well-being of both animals and crops.

What is a live in farm hand?

A Live In Farm Hand is a worker who lives on-site at a farm and assists with daily operations such as feeding animals, maintaining equipment, planting and harvesting crops, and general farm upkeep. This role often includes housing as part of the compensation. Responsibilities can vary based on the type of farm, and work is typically physically demanding and requires flexibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Farm Hand jobs in Kentucky?

The most popular types of Farm Hand jobs in Kentucky are:

Infographic showing various Farm Hand Live In job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Horse Farm Maintenace

Watershed Equine LLC

Lexington, KY • On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Mid-sized thoroughbred farm looking for a person to join maintenance team.

Regular duties include fence and waterer repair, mowing with 15' rotary cutters, general grounds maintenance such as stick pick up and fallen limb removal.

Will also work on projects either alone or as part of a team.  These may be carpentry or plumbing (structure repair), or possibly light excavation and earth moving.

Key attributes are attention to detail and ability to work safely and diligently with minimal supervision.  Must be able to get to work on time and have good attendance.

Key skills are ability to use hand tools and drive a mid-sized tractor.  Tractor skills can be learned so don't let that stop you.  Other skills such as carpentry, mechanical repair, welding, etc are a bonus and will be considered to determine pay.

Work is in all weather (though we try to stay out of the worst, occasionally you may have to repair a fence in some bad weather).

This is full time (40 hrs per week), typically Monday - Friday 8 -5 though there is some flexibility there.  W-2, over time paid if worked (rare).  You will be working around horses, but not handling them.  No horsemanship skill required.

Company Description

We are a medium sized (275 acres) Thoroughbred breeding farm in central Kentucky. 5 employees, Husband and wife owners who are very involved in the day-to-day running of the farm. We sign the paychecks and drive the tractors!