
Job Openings

Farm Laborer
The Putnam County Department of Public Works is seeking a full-time Farm Laborer to work on Tilly Foster Farm. Duties include but are not limited to farm animal care (cleaning pens, feeding, and turn in/out), field production (planting, weeding, and harvesting crops), and general farm maintenance (fence repair, painting, lawn care). Must be able to work independently and communicate well with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There is no minimum experience, education or training, but some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday. Shifts vary depending on the season, may include a split shift and/or weekends.
Salary Range : $47,060-$56,508 per year (2025)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
APPLICATION:
Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
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PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mission Statement
Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.

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Paul Eldridge
Personnel Officer