Animal Care Technician

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk); Yaphank (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant to care for livestock and maintain farm facilities in Yaphank, NY. Ideal candidates will have strong working relationships and experience in equipment operation. Responsibilities include daily feeding, cleaning, and interacting with the public, along with physical tasks that require stamina and flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience working on a farm preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to animal care.

Responsibilities

• Feed farm livestock daily and clean living areas.
• Assist with educational programs and act as a liaison with the public.
• Repair fences and operate heavy equipment as needed.

Skills

Building working relationships

Physical stamina

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Skidsteer/bobcat

Manure spreader

Job description

Responsible for the daily feeding of the farm livestock and the cleaning of their living areas.

May assist with animal sciences educational program set up for youth and adults, as requested. Acts as liaison between the visiting public and the farm administration, especially on weekends. Adheres to farm safety plan. This is a part time (0-20 hours per week) position.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, including currently enrolled in HS with relevant experience.Ability to build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals and work effectively and cooperatively with others. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, lifting fifty (50) pound bags of feed and bales of hay.

Push full wheel barrels, carry 5 gallons (40#) water buckets, and feed animals over uneven terrain, ice, and mud.

Must be able to catch and restrain large animals and have the stamina to hold up horse legs while performing hoof care, restrain goats and sheep for hoof care, deworming and clipping, and shearing.

Move 200# market hogs onto trailers.

Move 500# hog sows in the farrowing house. Repair fences and move calf hutches.Must be capable of climbing into the squeeze chute and over fences.Must have the ability to safely operate heavy equipment (some operable using hand and foot pedals), i.e., tractors, skidsteer/bobcat, manure spreader, etc. Ability to complete tasks outdoors in all types of weather (snow, sleet, ice, rain, heat), i.e., raking, shoveling, carrying feed and water buckets to animals, climbing, lifting, etc. over slippery, muddy, icy terrainAbility to work a flexible schedule, inclement weather (snow, sleet, and ice storms) weekends, holidays, and evening hours, as needed;Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.Preferred Qualifications:2 years of experience working on a farm, including the operation of heavy equipment. POSITION DETAILS: Salary:

$17.84 per hourSchedule:

NONEXEMPT - Temp: 0-20 Hours per weekNo relocation or VISA Sponsorship available