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Farm Field Hand Dept: Field Hours: 45 hours weekly, 7:30 to 5pm with some flexibility. Part time ... planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post harvest of all our local crops. We are a highly ...

Maintaining cleanliness of the barns and other farm buildings * Assisting with other farm based ... Farm Manager Hours / Job Type Part-Time: 20 Hours/Week (Weekends Required) Job Location: In Office ...

Maintaining cleanliness of the barns and other farm buildings * Assisting with other farm based ... Farm Manager Hours / Job Type Part-Time: 20 Hours/Week (Weekends Required) Job Location:In Office ...

This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals. Employees ... Maintain stall beds to ensure comfortable resting areas for cows, flush alleys for cleanliness, and ...

This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals. Employees ... Maintain stall beds to ensure comfortable resting areas for cows, flush alleys for cleanliness, and ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time farm maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPart Time Farm MaintenancePart Time Farm Equipment Operator
Primary DutiesMaintaining farm facilities, fences, buildings, and general farm upkeepOperating tractors, harvesters, and other farm machinery
Required SkillsBasic mechanical skills, general farm knowledgeEquipment operation, safety certifications, mechanical aptitude
Work EnvironmentFarm grounds, maintenance shedsOpen fields, machinery yards
CertificationsNone typically required, but safety training helpfulDriver’s licenses, equipment operation certifications

Part Time Farm Maintenance focuses on maintaining farm infrastructure and facilities, while Part Time Farm Equipment Operator involves operating machinery. Both roles are essential on farms but require different skills and certifications. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and interests.

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Part-Time Assistant- Agronomy Research Farm

Part-Time Assistant- Agronomy Research Farm

Penn State University

Spring Mills, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
There is a support position available at the agronomy research farm in Pennsylvania Furnace. Duties include: agronomic field work, painting, weed whacking, landscaping, cleaning up after harvesting operations, some sample collection for data, general farm maintenance, and possible mowing as well as setting up and tearing down for field days and Ag Progress Days.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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