Dairy Farm Technician - Teaching & Research

University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Dairy Herd Farm Worker to support daily farm and dairy operations for teaching and research. Responsibilities include feeding, milking, animal care, and operating farm equipment to maintain productive pastures and livestock health.

The role requires a High School Grad/GE Degree with 0–1 year of related experience, and is based at the School of Veterinary Medicine.Join a team focused on education, research, and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility/dairy as an excellent example of a teaching and research facility including cleanliness, and animal condition.
• Bed, feed, milk and monitor condition of animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Assist with animal transports and rotation of stock.
• Provide manual labor, operate vehicles for animal transport.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Dairy Herd Farm Worker to support daily farm and dairy operations for teaching and research. Responsibilities include feeding, milking, animal care, and operating farm equipment to maintain productive pastures and livestock health.

The role requires a High School Grad/GE Degree with 0–1 year of related experience, and is based at the School of Veterinary Medicine.Join a team focused on education, research, and animal welfare.