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Wysocki Family Farms

Farmer

Nekoosa, WI

Planting: Assist Farm in all aspects of crop planting including, but not limited to field ... repeat hand and wrist motions; operate machinery, power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment ...

Wysocki Family Farms

Farmer

Nekoosa, WI · On-site

Planting: Assist Farm in all aspects of crop planting including, but not limited to field ... repeat hand and wrist motions; operate machinery, power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment ...

Aerotek

Finishing Carpenter

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$21.50 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... farm hand tasks. * Ability to work effectively under direct supervision while maintaining a high level of independence and accountability in day-to-day tasks. * Strong attention to detail and ...

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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 Wisconsin?

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

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Infographic showing various Farm Hand Live In job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Farm Hand at Oak Ridge Farm (Oconomowoc)

Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Milwaukee Public Schools rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

241st of 629 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Job Summary
Seeking an individual to work evenings (between 4-7 p.m.) and/or weekends (2 per month) to assist with feeding livestock (sheep, cows, chickens, pigs), cleaning pens, and general ground maintenance (mowing, trimming, etc.). All new employees will receive on-the-job training.
Position Summary
  • Tend to farm animals and livestock to keep them fed and their living environment healthy and clean.
  • Perform general ground maintenance such as lawn mowing, trimming, painting, etc.
  • Ensure that operational areas are clean and maintained.

Supervision Required
Reports to the Recreation Supervisor of Oakridge Farm.
Job Requirements
  • Be at least 15 years of age.
  • Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
  • Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Experience
  • Experience working with farm animals preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Desire to work with livestock in a farm setting.
  • Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
  • Ability to walk on trails and uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work well with limited supervision and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and respond to immediate needs of animals when necessary.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Willingness to work evenings (4-7 p.m.) and/or weekends (two per month).

Working Environment
  • Team mentality, friendly, cooperative, efficient, and professional.
  • This work environment includes physical activity such as walking, bending, lifting, and working in all weather conditions.

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