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Position Information
Requisition Number S3914P Home Org Name Animal Health Research (Orgn: 139001) Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Farm Assistant Job Class Code ID01 (B-D) Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Farm Assistant position to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being around farm animals, and all the tough jobs involved in farm work.
Why work as a Farm Assistant?
* You'll get to work outside on the "Loveliest Village on the Plains"
* You'll make an impact supporting the care of animals and the work the College of Veterinary Medicine performs!
* Built-in promotional opportunities based on performance (progressing through job levels I, II, III, and IV)!
* Tuition benefits for yourself and your dependents after a year of employment!
* Steady employment, state benefits, and a place you can build a career!
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Formal AU Title: Tech, Ag-Vet Med
Essential Functions
* The Farm Assistant reports to the Coordinator of Animal Health Research for work assignments. This position works closely with other farm employees, faculty, and students, thus excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.
* Will assist in all tasks related to the livestock production.
* Duties include ensuring that all nutritional, house and health care needs of the animals are met and maintained to the highest level, upkeep of research facilities which includes washing and disinfection, and maintaining operational readiness and safety of animal facilities for research.
* Responsible for assisting researchers with animal handling and sampling, providing routine animal care such as vaccination, deworming, and applying animal identification, and providing general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals.
* Responsible for general maintenance of the grounds and common areas surrounding animal enclosures. Some travel to other farm units may be required.
* May handle pesticides, herbicides, and hazardous chemicals on a team or alone.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience in farming practices.
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 year of relevant experience in farming practices.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 year of relevant experience in farming practices.
Substitutions for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
* Must have experience working with and around large animals.
* Experience in general farm work and farming practices, to include the operation of farm equipment.
* Must have the ability to lift heavy objects.
Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications
* Possession of a valid drivers license, ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
* Experience in care and well-being of livestock.
* Experience in hay management and harvesting.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $31,200 - $43,500 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional 7:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F with occasional weekend and holidays. City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 08/30/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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