Dairy Herd Farm Worker

University of Pennsylvania•Kennett Square, PA

5d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Supports daily farm and dairy operations, performing tasks such as feeding and caring for livestock, maintaining pastures and crops, and operating farm equipment. Assists with animal handling, equipment upkeep, facility cleaning, and seasonal farm activities. Ensures a clean, safe, and efficient working environment in support of teaching and research.

Requirements

High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility/dairy as an excellent example of a teaching and research facility including cleanliness, and animal condition
Bed, feed, milk and monitor condition of animals
Operate and maintain farm machinery
Assist with animal transports and rotation of stock
Provide manual labor, operate vehicles for animal transport
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness programs and resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work hours
Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses related to legal adoption