An established private property in the Jupiter, Florida area is seeking a dependable, hardworking Farm & Garden Hand to join a small team caring for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, a food forest, laying hens, a fish pond, and general property upkeep. This hands-on outdoor role suits someone who takes pride in their work, stays organized, and knows when something needs attention.
About the Property – Private Estate Farm in Jupiter
Farm Focus: Vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and a diverse food forest
Livestock Care: Laying hens with daily feeding, cleaning, and egg collection
Water Feature: Fish pond with pumps, filtration, and vegetation upkeep
Property Setting: Well-maintained private estate in the Jupiter, Palm Beach area
Team Environment: Small, hands-on team working together to keep the farm productive
Why Work on This Farm
Outdoor Lifestyle: Hands-on farm and garden work in beautiful South Florida
Varied Work: Gardening, orchard care, poultry, pond maintenance, and property upkeep
Training Provided: Willing to train the right candidate with the right attitude
Stable Schedule: Consistent Monday–Friday daytime hours in a private, peaceful setting
Position Overview
This Farm & Garden Hand position involves the day-to-day care of vegetable gardens, fruit trees, a food forest, laying hens, and a fish pond on a private property in Jupiter, Florida. You will plant, weed, water, fertilize, and harvest garden beds, maintain fruit trees and the food forest, care for the flock of laying hens, mow and maintain grass areas, keep the fish pond clean and running, and help keep tools, equipment, and work areas organized while assisting with seasonal projects and general property maintenance.
Why This Role Matters: As Farm & Garden Hand on a private Jupiter estate, you help keep a working vegetable garden, orchard, and food forest thriving, care for laying hens and a fish pond as part of a small team, work outdoors year-round in Florida’s climate, gain hands-on training in farming, horticulture, and property care, and build a rewarding career for someone who genuinely enjoys outdoor, physical, and animal-care work.
Key Responsibilities
Vegetable Garden Care
- Plant, seed, weed, water, fertilize, and harvest vegetable gardens
- Prepare garden beds for new plantings across growing seasons
- Keep garden areas tidy, productive, and well organized
Fruit Trees & Food Forest
- Maintain fruit trees and the food forest through planting, pruning, and mulching
- Fertilize and harvest fruit trees on a regular schedule
- Monitor tree and plant health, flagging issues that need attention
Poultry & Fish Pond Care
- Feed, water, and clean housing for laying hens
- Collect eggs daily and monitor overall flock health
- Maintain the fish pond, including pumps, filtration, vegetation, and cleanliness
Property & Equipment Maintenance
- Mow and maintain grass areas across the property
- Keep farm tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas clean and organized
- Safely operate basic lawn and farm equipment and hand tools
- Assist with seasonal projects and general property maintenance
Communication & Inventory
- Monitor inventory and order routine farm supplies as needed
- Prepare and email a weekly list of produce, eggs, and other available farm items
- Communicate farm needs, supply needs, or issues by email
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in farming, gardening, horticulture, nursery work, poultry care, or property maintenance preferred
- Willing to train the right candidate with no prior farm experience
Essential Skills & Traits
- Dependable, punctual, and organized work habits
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Takes initiative and recognizes what needs attention
- Able to work outdoors and perform physical work in Florida weather
- Basic email and computer skills for weekly reporting and communication
- Willing to learn, take direction, and take pride in a well-maintained farm
About the Private Estate Farm
This role is based on an established private property in the Jupiter, Palm Beach area featuring vegetable gardens, fruit trees, a food forest, laying hens, and a fish pond. The team works together daily to keep the farm productive, organized, and well maintained, offering a stable, outdoor, hands-on career for someone who takes real pride in the work.
Career Fit: A dependable, outdoor-loving worker ready to grow with a well-run private farm.
Who Should Apply?
- Farm & Garden Workers: Seeking hands-on outdoor work on a private Florida estate
- Horticulture & Nursery Staff: With vegetable garden or orchard care experience
- Poultry Caretakers: Comfortable feeding, cleaning, and monitoring laying hens
- Property Maintenance Workers: With mowing, equipment, and general upkeep experience
- Career Changers & Beginners: Eager to learn farming and gardening with training provided
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