Assistant Dairy Farm Manager (Great Developmental Opportunity!)

Delval; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA seeks an Assistant Dairy Farm Manager to support the Dairy Superintendent in breeding, feeding, milking, and barn operations. The role involves leading during the superintendent’s absence and helping with education programs in the dairy barn.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related dairy experience, with a willingness to supervise student employees and handle maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1–3 years of directly related dairy farming experience.
• Must obtain a medical card.

Responsibilities

• Breeding, feeding, milking, and maintaining dairy animals.
• Supervising students in all aspects of the dairy.
• Daily maintenance, fixing machinery, upgrading the facility.
• Purchasing feed and other supplies.
• Assisting faculty with education and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Farm equipment

Problem solving

Reliable

Medical card

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 years dairy experience

Tools

Livestock transport drive

Job description

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Assistant Dairy Farm Manager (Great Developmental Opportunity!)

Regular Full-Time Doylestown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1946

About the Position:

The Assistant Dairy Farm Manager will assist and work with the Dairy Superintendent in the operation and management of the dairy facility. Provide leadership in the absence of the superintendent. Carry out standards set forth by DVU and the superintendent in the area of breeding, feeding, milking, and management. Assist and support classroom and laboratory education programs that directly involve the dairy barn. Assist and be on duty for special events. Direct and supervise student employees. Assist with management and maintenance of the dairy facility. Work to reach goals set forth regarding management of feeding, breeding, production, and heifer raising. This position is a great developmental opportunity for someone who wants to learn how to run a Diary Farm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Breeding, feeding, milking, and maintaining dairy animals
• Supervising students in all aspects of the dairy
• Daily maintenance, fixing machinery, upgrading the facility
• Purchasing feed and other supplies
• Assisting faculty with education and special events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good animal-handling skills and an understanding of animal welfare and health issues
• Knowledge of farm equipment operations and maintenance
• Technical/practical dairy farming skills/qualifications
• Some veterinarian skills (IV, administering drugs, and shots)
• Ability to drive a livestock truck and trailer
• Problem solving skills (the ability to handle unexpected situations)
• Reliable (dependable and consistent)
• Obtain a medical card

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must have 1-3 years of directly related experience
• Retirement plan with employer contribution (restrictions apply)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• High noise environment
• High dust, dirt, grease environment
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to chemicals
• Outdoor exposure to weather
• Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more
• Climbing ladders and scaffolds & silos
• Using tools requiring high dexterity

About the University:

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.