Barn Assistant

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Barn Assistant position to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being around farm animals, and all the tough jobs involved in farm work. This is considered a weekend position: Wed – Sun from 5:00am – 2:00pm. Some flexibility may be necessary. The formal AU title for this position is Tech, Ag-Vet Med. This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in farming practices (for Level II)
4 years of experience in farming practices (for Level III)
6 years of experience in farming practices (for Level IV)
Possession of a valid driver’s license upon hire.
Ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions.
Ability to stand and walk frequently.
Ability to climb, kneel, and reach.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Working outdoors in heat and cold, wet, humid, and noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
Welding and repair of farm equipment.
Being feed person for all teaching herd animals which physically involves feeding 5-6 gallon buckets of feed to cows, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, etc. every day.
Visually check all teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, etc. and report any issues to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
Help technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
Make sure that employees are suited up properly for cleaning the Isolation Building and that the waste is properly bagged and stored in the Isolation waste area.
Clean stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that will meet inspection.