Agricultural Technician
Job Details
Job Title: Agricultural Technician
Department: Veterinary Medicine | Finley Farm
The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Agricultural Technician 1 located at Alice L. Finley Memorial Center, a 133 acre research and teaching farm, located outside West Jefferson, Ohio. The Agricultural Technician 1 samples and analyzes soils and forages; harvests alfalfa, hay and straw; feeds, waters and cares for livestock; assists with maintaining animal and equipment records; cleans stalls, barns and pastures; transports animals to and from Finley Farm to Veterinary Teaching Hospital; operates and services vehicles and farm equipment; and maintains buildings and lots. Some weekends and holidays will be required.
Physical Requirements
Constant physical effort; lifting 50-75 lbs; shoveling, sweeping, walking, catching and restraining farm animals; operates farm equipment; normal vision concentration; exposure to animal inflicted injuries and diseases, hazardous chemicals and solutions.
Required Education
Per Classified Civil Svc specs
Required Experience
Farm experience desired; experience operating farm equipment and handling farm animals desired.
Target Salary Range: $15.86 - $20.74 per hour; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Additional Information:
Location: Finley Farm - Barn 1 (0690)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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