Farmer- Per Diem Sub - Fox Chase Farm

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing as a fringe benefit

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A local educational institution in Philadelphia is looking for an individual to manage a livestock and dairy farm that supports educational programming. The role involves overseeing farm operations, maintaining equipment, and working directly with students. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least four years of relevant experience. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to combine agricultural management with educational support and may require weekend and holiday work.

Formación

• Four years of full-time, paid experience in general farm and husbandry.
• Possession of a valid Category 23 pesticide license.
• Possession of a Class A commercial driver's license.
• Possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and maintain the farm's production and animal welfare.
• Develop working relationships with educators and students.
• Oversee planting, harvesting, and farm machinery operations.
• Keep accurate production and budget records.
• Collaborate with educators to support educational programming.
• Perform minor repairs on farm equipment and buildings.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment maintenance.
• Develop relationships with students and community partners.

Conocimientos

Operate farm machinery

Animal care

Record keeping

Effective communication

Physical endurance

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Tractors

Milking machines

Cultivators

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Operates a livestock and dairy farm that produces dairy and horticultural products and supports educational programming, including animal care and welfare. Maintains and operates farm machinery and oversees planting and harvesting of crops. Manages animals and maintains an inventory of agricultural supplies to support the educational programs. Works directly with students, develops positive working relationships with community members and industry leaders. Maintains records of production and supplies and ensures that the farm operates within the budget.

Essential Functions

• Manages production inputs to minimize waste, maximizes best use of budgeted funds for farm and animal production.
• Uses best approved practices to manage soils for crop production and crop timing for planting, growing and harvesting.
• Harvests hay at the appropriate times for maximum production; establishes a 3-year plan for hay production to meet educational programing needs.
• Implements best practices for pasture management.
• Follows, implements and contributes to the Nutrient Management Plan.
• Maintains animal inventory on a monthly basis; tags all animals with radio frequency identification (RFID) or most relevant animal management system to feed into inventory management and support educational experiences.
• Maintains accurate record keeping skills for animal health treatment and maintenance.
• Works with industry representative to provide best practices for maximizing animal health and budget.
• Conducts quarterly fecal testing; collaborates with the veterinarian during the bi-yearly veterinarian inspections.
• Recognizes and aligns appropriate animal needs to educational program.
• Operates, maintains and makes repairs to tractors and cultivators; maintains milking machines, barn-cleaning machines and all other dairy related equipment.
• Maintains the safety, cleanliness and working ability of equipment; documents and reports any issues with equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory accountability: tags equipment, logs inventory, identifies equipment for removal; works with team members to appropriately remove inventory items.
• Researches and communicates equipment needs that fit the operation of the farm and supports educational programming.
• Maintains pastures, orchard trees, weed control and spraying.
• Ensures that the facility is maintained for public viewing at all times.
• Develops a working relationship with educators to build and support educational programing; provides instructional support to students on farm operations.

Demonstrated Ability To

• operate farm machinery such ad tractors, cultivators, milking machines, and barn-cleaning equipment.
• respond appropriately to current animal and farm production issues.
• identify cull animals.
• select appropriate breeding stock and to breed and birth animals.
• calculate feed by species for ordering purposes.
• administer medications for each species.
• perform minor repairs on farm equipment and buildings.
• follow oral and written directions and keep accurate records.
• instruct agricultural students in the operation of farm equipment and growing crops.
• instruct agricultural students in caring for livestock.
• work extended hours outdoors, outside of normal business hours, endure hard manual labor under varied climatic conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• walk two miles in forty minutes without stopping for purposes of walking pastures and moving cattle.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• report needs and ideas for program improvement.
• interact with the public and represent the School District in a positive manner.
• work with volunteer groups, organizing, setting up and planning volunteer events.
• attend industry related trainings to keep abreast of modern farming and livestock techniques with the approval of the supervisor.
• maintain a yearly Professional Development Plan with the approval of the supervisor.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Special Note

• So that the farmer may be available to deal with issues (especially with animals) which may not occur during "typical" work hours, The School District of Philadelphia provides housing as a fringe benefit.
• Weekend and holidays may be required.
• Rotational on-call responsibilities during the time substitute farmers are working, serving as back-up.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of full-time, paid, experience in general farm and husbandry.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid Category 23 pesticide license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of appointment.
• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.
• Possession of a Class A commercial driver's license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.

Primary Location

Fox Chase Farm (8590)

Job

Instructional Support

Organization

The School District of Philadelphia

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Entry Level

Job Posting

Jun 12, 2023, 6:05:27 PM

Union Affiliation

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)

Overtime Status

Exempt

Unposting Date

Ongoing