TES Barn Assistant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a TES Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine animal care. This role is suited to people who enjoy outdoor work, farm animals, and the physical demands of farm work. The position is scheduled for 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; actual shift details will be discussed during the interview, and some flexibility may be necessary.

The role involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL), as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University covers the vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.

This is a Temporary Employment Services (TES) position. TES supplies temporary employees to address university staffing needs, including employee absences, peak workloads, special projects, seasonal work, and emergencies. Auburn University students are not eligible for TES.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to climb, kneel, and reach.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat and cold, wet, humid, and noisy conditions.
• Complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL), as recommended by CDC guidelines.

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; this 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

• Auburn University covers the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.
• Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED