Barn Assistant
Auburn University · Auburn, AL · 3 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
- Welding and repair of farm equipment.
- Being feed person for all teaching herd animals, including physically feeding 5-6 gallon buckets of feed daily.
- Visually checking all teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, etc., and reporting any issues to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
- Helping technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
- Making sure that employees are suited up properly for cleaning the Isolation Building and that the waste is properly bagged and stored in the Isolation waste area.
- Cleaning stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that meets inspection requirements.
Qualifications
- Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Level II: High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience in farming practices.
- Level III: High school diploma or equivalent, 4 years of experience in farming practices.
- Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent, 6 years of experience in farming practices.
Benefits
- Built-in promotional opportunities based on performance.
- Tuition benefits for yourself and your dependents.
- Steady employment, state benefits, and a place to build a career.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The position is a weekend position: Wed – Sun from 5:00am – 2:00pm. Some flexibility may be necessary.