Farm Operations & Guest Experience Assistant

(Mini Train driving, lawn mowing, tractor driving)

Location: UU Family Farm, Richmond, BC

Job Type: Seasonal Part-time, Full-time

Schedule: 20-40 hours a week

Pay: Based on experience

UU Family Farm is looking for a friendly, dependable and hands-on Farm Operations & Guest Experience Assistant. This position combines farm maintenance, equipment operation, animal care support and interaction with visitors.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate farm equipment, including tractors and riding lawn mowers
- Drive the farm’s passenger mini train safely
- Assist with lawn care, fencing and general farm maintenance
- Support the daily care and monitoring of farm animals
- Welcome visitors and interact positively with children and families
- Monitor guest safety and help maintain an organized farm environment
- Follow up on assigned tasks and ensure work is completed properly
- Assist with other daily farm operations as needed

Qualifications

- Previous farm, landscaping, equipment operation or similar hands-on experience
- Experience operating tractors and riding lawn mowers
- Comfortable learning to operate the farm’s mini train
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals, children and families
- Friendly,



patient and approachable personality
- Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
- Able to perform physically active work
- Valid BC driver’s licence is preferred
- Weekend availability is required

The ideal candidate is practical, safety-conscious and proactive. We are looking for someone who notices what needs to be done, follows through and communicates clearly with the team. To apply, please submit your resume and briefly describe your relevant farm or equipment-operation experience, availability and expected wage.

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- In office parking

Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have operating tractors or riding lawn mowers?
- Do you hold a valid BC driver’s licence?
- Are you comfortable driving a passenger mini train and interacting with children and families?
- Are you available on weekends?
- Please briefly describe your farm, landscaping or equipment-operation experience.

Work Location: In person

📌 Farm Equipment & Grounds Operator (Richmond)
🏢 UU FAMILY FARM
📍 Richmond