Agricultural Assistant II

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

This individual will be involved in the care of horses and assist with research data collection and other duties as assigned. The employee will perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment and keep accurate records relating to expenditures, inventories, and maintenance logs.

• Operate equipment used delivering feed, mowing pastures, dragging arenas and moving compost.
• Perform maintenance activities for all unit grounds, buildings and fences and the maintenance of farm equipment and farm vehicles.
• Perform or assist with care, feeding and management of horses in accordance with University animal care and use guidelines.
• Assist with record keeping on horses, personnel and equipment as needed to meet program needs. Must have basic computer skills to be able to create equipment repair and maintenance records.
• Perform or assist with facility construction and farm improvement.
• Supervise student labor as needed.
• Set up for and assistant during events.
• Assist with research projects including animal care, data collection and records management. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. or 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday (40 hrs per week)
• Some weekends and evenings required for animal care and special events.
• Requires work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, dust, pollen).
• This position will be considered an essential personnel position in emergency situations.

$18.00/hour commensurate with education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid driver license required.

Horse-handling experience
Able to operate tractor, mowers, chain saw and weed eater
Ability to keep accurate computerized records

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Valid driver license required.