Part-Time Dairy Barn Worker

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking part-time Dairy Barn Workers to assist with a variety of farm duties including milking, feeding, and animal care. The position requires candidates to work every other weekend, and have transportation to the farm. Ideal candidates will be trained to operate tractors, mowers, and skid steer loaders. Flexibility in shift times, either 5am-1pm or 1pm-9pm, is expected. Successful completion of background checks is mandatory along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successful completion of background checks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with milking cows in a double 10 parlor.
• Feed, water, and clean stalls and barns.
• Move animals, feed, and bedding as needed.
• Assist with routine animal health care procedures.

Skills

Ability to work every other weekend

Transportation to the farm

Basic animal care

Equipment operation (tractors, mowers)

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Skid steer loaders

Job description

## Part-Time Dairy Barn WorkerApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ\_0000077249# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The College of Agricultural Sciences Department of Animal Science seeks to hire numerous Penn State students and non-students to fill part-time positions at the Dairy Barns.The selected candidates will assist in a variety of farm duties that may include milking (prepping and milking cows in a double 10 parlor), feeding, watering, cleaning stalls and barns, moving animals, feed and bedding, and assisting with routine animal health care procedures. Some individuals will be trained to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, and skid steer loaders.A minimum requirement of the position is the ability to work every other weekend and to have transportation to the farm. Shifts are from 5am-1pm and 1pm-9pm. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.