Agricultural Technician
About The Position
The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Agricultural Technician 1 located at Alice L. Finley Memorial Center, a 133 acre research and teaching farm, located outside West Jefferson, Ohio. The Agricultural Technician 1 samples and analyzes soils and forages; harvests alfalfa, hay and straw; feeds, waters and cares for livestock; assists with maintaining animal and equipment records; cleans stalls, barns and pastures; transports animals to and from Finley Farm to Veterinary Teaching Hospital; operates and services vehicles and farm equipment; and maintains buildings and lots. Some weekends and holidays will be required.
Requirements
- Farm experience desired
- Experience operating farm equipment and handling farm animals desired
Responsibilities
- Samples and analyzes soils and forages
- Harvests alfalfa, hay and straw
- Feeds, waters and cares for livestock
- Assists with maintaining animal and equipment records
- Cleans stalls, barns and pastures
- Transports animals to and from Finley Farm to Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Operates and services vehicles and farm equipment
- Maintains buildings and lots
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
