Farm Supervisor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and directly participate with farm personnel in the daily care and maintenance of the Center’s animals, facilities and grounds.
• Utilize state vehicle on a regular basis to pick up farm supplies, hay and feed; haul equipment between farms and to and from mechanic; haul horses between farms as well as to and from vet appointment.
• Supervise and maintain proper farm safety and sanitary conditions in accordance with the Division of Environmental Health and Safety/Occupational and Research Safety.
• Work with the Farm Manager to liaise with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations on the maintenance and renovation of the Center’s facilities.
• Assist with the unit’s forage production.
• Perform maintenance on farm equipment and vehicles when possible.
• Work with the Farm Manager to breed mares and manage the foal crop.
• Aid in classes.
• Serve as operational instructor for new employees, laborers, and volunteers.
• Provide customer service to prospective horse buyers and donors of the Equine Sciences Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working on an agricultural operation, including supervision of others.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Experience in the supervision of employees, B.S. degree in Animal Sciences or related field, ability to effectively communicate with employees, faculty, students and other stakeholders, proven ability to work within a team and independently, extensive experience handling horses and livestock, computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., experience operating and maintaining farm equipment, demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the equine industry, ability to perform cost analysis and negotiate price structures for upcoming projects, knowledge of forage production, knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance, knowledge and experience in the breeding management of broodmares, knowledge of foal care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience working on an agricultural operation, including supervision of others.

Benefits

Expected Salary $47,000 - $48,000 annually; commensurate with experience.

Pay

Expected Salary $47,000 - $48,000 annually; commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Normal Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00am until 4:00pm or 8:00am until 5:00pm. Some nights and weekends will be required. Employee will be asked to adjust schedule to meet operational requirements.