Beef Farm Technician & Student Supervisor (Temporary)

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University, Potomac State College (Keyser), seeks a Temporary Farm Worker to assist in feeding cattle, grazing and crop management, and facility upkeep. You will collaborate with farm managers, supervise student workers, and help prepare academic labs while maintaining safety and compliance with IACUC and EH&S guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on farm operations, equipment use, and coordinating with instructors across multiple farms to support teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in general livestock and cattle production, tractor and equipment operation, or both.
• Equivalents considered; all qualifications must be met by employment time.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed mixing and delivery for PSC cattle and oversee student workers.
• Coordinate hay/silage activities and storage with farm managers.
• Schedule feeding during weekends, holidays, and extreme weather for safety.
• Operate tractors and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Monitor and repair equipment; perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Maintain safe, educational workplace and support lab activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Livestock handling

Tractor operation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

BS in agricultural field (preferred)

Job description

West Virginia University, Potomac State College (Keyser), seeks a Temporary Farm Worker to assist in feeding cattle, grazing and crop management, and facility upkeep. You will collaborate with farm managers, supervise student workers, and help prepare academic labs while maintaining safety and compliance with IACUC and EH&S guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on farm operations, equipment use, and coordinating with instructors across multiple farms to support teaching and research activities.