Barn Assistant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine animal care. The role is suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work and working around farm animals. The formal Auburn University title is Tech, Ag-Vet Med.

This is a weekend position, scheduled Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; some flexibility may be necessary. The position includes opportunities to progress through job levels I, II, III, and IV based on performance, tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, and state benefits.

Requirements

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in farming practices.
• Possess a valid driver’s license upon hire.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to climb, kneel, and reach.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, and noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair farm buildings and grounds.
• Weld and repair farm equipment.
• Feed all teaching herd animals daily, including cows, horses, llamas, sheep, and goats; feeding physically involves carrying 5–6 gallon buckets of feed.
• Visually check teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, and other issues, and report concerns to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
• Help technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
• Ensure employees are properly suited up for cleaning the Isolation Building and that waste is properly bagged and stored in the Isolation waste area.
• Clean stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that meets inspection.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• State benefits.
• Built-in promotional opportunities based on performance through job levels I, II, III, and IV.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED