"Barn Assistant"

Barn Assistant

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, Alabama

Category: Farming and Agriculture

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. - USD $48,250.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Clinical Sciences

Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine

Req ID: 7772

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Barn Assistant position to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being around farm animals, and all the tough jobs involved in farm work.

This is considered a weekend position: Wed - Sun from 5:00am - 2:00pm. Some flexibility may be necessary.

Why work as a Barn Assistant?

You'll get to work outside on the "Loveliest Village on the Plains" You'll make an impact supporting the care of animals and the work the College of Veterinary Medicine performs! You'll get to start your day early, and end your day early! (Shifts are 5:00am - 2:00pm) Built-in promotional opportunities based on performance (progressing through job levels I, II, III, and IV)! Tuition benefits for yourself and your dependents! Steady employment, state benefits, and a place you can build a career!

To learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine, visit: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/

The formal AU title for this position is Tech, Ag-Vet Med

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
• Welding and repair of farm equipment.
• Being feed person for all teaching herd animals which physically involves feeding 5-6 gallon buckets of feed to cows, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, etc. every day.
• Visually check all teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, etc. and report any issues to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
• Help technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
• Make 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.
• Clean stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that will meet inspection.

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

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum license and certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license upon hire. Ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions.