Student Worker: CASNR Farm & Diary Swine/Goat

Job Title

Student Worker: CASNR Farm & Diary Swine/Goat

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Farm & Dairy

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9.00 hourly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

East Texas A&M University-Commerce Livestock/Equine Farm is looking for a task worker who is interested in gaining practical experience and responsibilities at the swine and goat facilities, while providing support to the day-to-day operational needs of East Texas A&M University-Commerce Farm.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in feeding, care, sickness, diagnosis, and treatment of animals including weekends and after-hours. Also includes night checks certain times of the year.

• Facility/equipment maintenance including various clean-up duties at the Animal Science, Livestock, and Equine Centers.

• Vehicle/Equipment maintenance (i.e. fueling, cleaning) trucks, tractors, and equipment must have loose hay strings and grain bags removed after every use, ensure all flued levels are full before every use. Grease it!

• Maintains accurate inventory of hay, grain, and consumables. Records hay and grain use.

• Assists with care of facilities including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, power washing, raking, sweeping, and facility cleaning.

• Ability to operate and maintain tractors/equipment during feeding, hay production, fertilize, herbicide, wheat sowing seasons.

• Any other tasks as directed by Animal Science Faculty, Livestock/Equine Farm Supervisors, Foreman, or the Farm Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: HS Diploma/GED

• Experience: None

• Knowledge/ Skills: Interest in the Livestock/Equine industry. Dependable, punctual, self-motivated. Demonstrate willingness to learn. Positive can-do attitude with problem solving skills. Good interpersonal skills. Team oriented. Able and willing to work weekends, holidays, campus breaks, and after-hours.

• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None

Physical Requirements: Moderate to heavy lifting.

Other Requirements: Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

None

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.