Assistant Herd Caretaker, East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center: UTIA
University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Herd Caretaker supports field operations of the Research Center with a focus on livestock care, farm labor, equipment/machinery operation, and raising crops. This position also supports staff and faculty with the upkeep of Research Center grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position also supports outreach and educational activities including classes and events.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Knowledge of livestock and agricultural operations
- Ability to work with large farm animals/livestock
- Ability to assist in gathering samples and minor medical procedures
- Safe heavy equipment operation skills including tractors, backhoes, and skid steers
- Ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions for long periods of time
- Ability to follow instructions and work both independently as well as part of a team
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or Technical Training
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Flexibility in skills to work with cattle and operate farm equipment
Responsibilities
- Putting out feed and mineral
- Maintaining water boxes
- Assisting with animal delivery
- Cleaning animal enclosures
- Milking animals
- Assisting facility leadership and researchers with harvesting grains, grass, and other forage species
- Operating various pieces of agricultural equipment including, but not limited to: tractors, skid steer loaders, tillage implements, planters, sprayers, hay equipment, rotary mower, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.
- Maintaining records associated with animal care and regulations
- Assisting in day-to-day activities for the maintenance of grounds and infrastructure of the Research Center
- Acting as support staff for mowing, spraying, irrigation, fertilization, and upkeep of landscaped areas and areas around/within research plots
- Assisting maintenance staff with carpentry work, painting, road grading, equipment maintenance and other general grounds keeping tasks
- Other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager or Director
Benefits
- Opportunity for free on-site housing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
