Farm Laborer 2

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise one or more farm laborers and student employees in livestock care, crop production, and general farm tasks.
• May assist in maintaining security of residents or inmates, if applicable.

Livestock Care

• Feed and care for cattle, swine, and/or poultry.
• Grind and prepare feed; breed heifers and sows; assist with farrowing.
• Administer treatments for parasites and other medical conditions.

General Farm Labor

• Clean barns and outbuildings;
• Clear brush and cut trees.
• Build fences, bale hay, and maintain farm infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain tractors, trucks, and other equipment.

Crop Production

• Prepare soil, plant, fertilize, and harvest crops.
• Prune orchards and spray trees.
• Participate in the production, storage, and transportation of agricultural commodities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 100 hours of training in general farming or 1 month of equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated general physical fitness.
• Skill in operating farm machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of agricultural practices and safety procedures.
• Experience supervising others in a farm setting.
• Familiarity with livestock breeding and crop management.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $15.75-19.69. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• May involve interaction with mental health patients or inmates in correctional facilities.
• Physical labor including lifting, bending, and operating heavy machinery.

To Apply

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.