Beef & Sheep Farm Attendant (Student, Part-Time)

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on campus (limited)

Job summary

Penn State University seeks part-time animal attendants for the Beef and Sheep Center and Haller Farm. Applicants must be Penn State students. You will assist with feeding, watering, cleaning pens, moving animals, bedding, and routine animal health care procedures.

Some weekends may be required, and housing is available on a limited basis. Background checks and a valid driver's license are required. Some trainees may operate tractors, mowers, and skid loaders.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic (preferred)
• Prior livestock experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, watering, and cleaning pens for beef and sheep
• Move animals, bedding, and help with routine health care procedures
• Learn to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, and skid loaders (training provided)

Job description

Penn State University seeks part-time animal attendants for the Beef and Sheep Center and Haller Farm. Applicants must be Penn State students. You will assist with feeding, watering, cleaning pens, moving animals, bedding, and routine animal health care procedures.

Some weekends may be required, and housing is available on a limited basis. Background checks and a valid driver's license are required. Some trainees may operate tractors, mowers, and skid loaders.