Farm Aide

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Aide, under supervision, performs preventative maintenance of a university farm including equipment, and general property maintenance. Operates farm machinery and assists with farm maintenance responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of livestock behavior and basic animal care.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Safety‑minded and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• Ability to work in a lift and perform duties at higher elevations.
• Compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mows, weed eats, edge and blow lawn areas weekly.
• Trims trees, hedges, and plants to maintain neat appearance and shape.
• Weeds and maintains flower beds weekly or as needed.
• Daily trash pickup in assigned areas and exterior trash bins.
• Shovels exterior walkways during wintery weather; salts or sands building entrances.
• Maintains streets, pavement, and drainage.
• Operates mechanical, gas-powered, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing grounds duties.
• Maintain fences, gates, barns and other structures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of barns, pens, equipment areas and grounds.
• Operates and maintain farm equipment such as tractors, UTV’s, and other farm equipment.
• Performs irrigation tasks, checks hoses, pumps, and water lines for leaks and repairs.
• Maintains farm perimeters including fire break lanes where needed.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Assist with special projects such as improvements, land management, or seasonal tasks.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools after each use.
• Operates power washing of sidewalks and building entrances.
• Inspects and reports property and grounds for deficiencies and reports them to their maintenance supervisor.
• During weather events may be assigned duties to service interior buildings.
• Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• Completes all task assigned by supervisor.
• Reports broken and inoperable grounds equipment to Grounds Manager.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program, Book scholarships, Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position, Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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