Equine Farm Care Specialist — Welding & Maintenance

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Stillwater is seeking staff to feed and care for university and client-owned animals, and to perform general maintenance of facilities and equipment.

The role requires hands-on manual labor, experience with farming practices, and skills in welding, carpentry and mechanical maintenance. A valid driver6 license is required, with lifting up to 50 pounds as routine.

Qualifications

• Requires High School/GED; degree conferred by start date.
• Three years of work experience or two years post-secondary education plus one year related work experience.
• Must have valid driver1s license. Must be able to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Experience in farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, and basic research in agricultural, horticulture or natural resources management.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for university and client-owned animals.
• General maintenance of university buildings and equipment.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Lift up to 50 lbs

Equine husbandry

Welding

Carpentry

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment operations

Farming practices

Basic research practices

Experience in agriculture

Equine husbandry experience

Physical fitness

Education

High School/GED

Two years college/technical training

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Stillwater is seeking staff to feed and care for university and client-owned animals, and to perform general maintenance of facilities and equipment.

The role requires hands-on manual labor, experience with farming practices, and skills in welding, carpentry and mechanical maintenance. A valid driver6 license is required, with lifting up to 50 pounds as routine.