Agricultural Worker II

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

6d•$42,770 - $51,324•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an individual to support the University of Maryland’s Campus Farm. Under the supervision of the Farm Manager, the Ag Worker performs manual activities in the care of all animals housed on the Campus Farm, maintains routine animal and equipment maintenance records, maintains and operates farm machinery and operates power tools, performs basic repairs to fences and barns, cleans and maintains barns, pastures and turnouts. The position includes regular interaction and communication with a wide range of internal and external constituents, and the operation of standard office equipment in support of daily administrative and programmatic functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years in related agricultural work.
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework.
Experience with operating tractors and/or skid-loaders.
Experience with towing gooseneck and/or bumper-pull trailers.
Basic carpentry and/or plumbing skills.
Knowledge of the maintenance of tractors and/or other farm machinery.
Willingness to obtain “certified operator” status under the Maryland Department of Agriculture for Nutrient Management Plans.

Responsibilities

Performs manual activities in the care of all animals housed on the Campus Farm.
Maintains routine animal and equipment maintenance records.
Maintains and operates farm machinery and operates power tools.
Performs basic repairs to fences and barns.
Cleans and maintains barns, pastures and turnouts.
Operates assigned tools.
Works in personal protective equipment.
Works in extreme weather conditions.
Works variable shifts.
Interacts and communicates with a wide range of internal and external constituents.
Operates standard office equipment in support of daily administrative and programmatic functions.