Farm/Ranch Hand AS7713

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

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Stillwater campus seeks an animal care technician responsible for feeding and caring for university and client-owned animals, along with general maintenance of buildings and equipment. The role requires physical labor, lifting up to 75 pounds, and experience in equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance.

Requirements include a High School/GED (or equivalent) with start-date conferred, three years of work experience or two years of post-secondary

Qualifications

• High School/GED must be conferred on or before start date.
• Three years of work experience OR Two years of post-secondary education with one year related work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for university and client-owned animals.
• General maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and operate related equipment.

Skills

Equine husbandry

Welding

Carpentry

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education (2 years)

Job description

Campus OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dennis Wilbourn, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

tbd

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.75 - $19.50

Hourly

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-11-02 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

Responsible for feed and care of university and client owned animals. Responsible for general maintenance of buildings and equipment. Experience in equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance. Familiarity with farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, basic research practices in agricultural, horticulture or natural resources management.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Three years of work experience. OR Two years of post-secondary education and one year of related work experience.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Valid driver's license.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Familiarity with farming practices, equipment operations, equipment repair, basic research practices in agricultural, horticulture or natural resources management. Must have experience in equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years related work experience. Two years of college or technical training

Working Conditions

• Inherent physical danger when working in livestock (farm) setting. Majority of duties are performed out-of-doors; conditions are typical of livestock (farm) operations. Must be familiar with the handling of stallions.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must have experience in equine husbandry, welding, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance.