Farm Barn Technician - Outdoor Animal Care & Repairs

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a TES Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm facilities that support routine animal care. This role involves outdoor work, handling farm animals, and assisting technicians as needed.

The position runs 5:00am–2:00pm with some flexibility discussed at interview. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; rabies vaccination is mentioned for animal handling and covered by Auburn.

Formación

• This position requires a high school diploma plus a valid driver’s license.
• Must be physically capable of standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and performing outdoor work in heat and cold.
• Demonstrates ability to operate and assist with basic maintenance tasks around farm facilities and equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
• Welding and repair of farm equipment.
• Feed animals in teaching herds (5–6 gallon buckets daily).
• Visually check teaching herd animals for health issues and report to technicians.
• Assist technicians with rounding up and moving animals as needed.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and proper waste handling in isolation areas.
• Clean stalls and barns daily to sanitary standards for inspections.

Conocimientos

Physical stamina

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a TES Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm facilities that support routine animal care. This role involves outdoor work, handling farm animals, and assisting technicians as needed.

The position runs 5:00am–2:00pm with some flexibility discussed at interview. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; rabies vaccination is mentioned for animal handling and covered by Auburn.