Farm/Ranch Hand AS7713
About The Position
The Farm/Ranch Hand is responsible for feeding and caring for university-owned and client-owned animals and performing general maintenance on buildings and equipment. The role involves equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance, as well as familiarity with farming practices, equipment operation and repair, and basic research practices in agriculture, horticulture, or natural resources management. Most duties are performed outdoors in conditions typical of livestock and farm operations. The position involves inherent physical danger when working around livestock and requires familiarity with handling stallions. The work is heavy in manual labor and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently; the working conditions section also states that the employee must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
- Three years of work experience, or two years of post-secondary education and one year of related work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Familiarity with farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, and basic research practices in agricultural, horticultural, or natural resources management.
- Experience in equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Familiarity with handling stallions.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of related work experience.
- Two years of college or technical training.
Responsibilities
- Feed and care for university-owned and client-owned animals.
- Perform general maintenance on buildings and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
