Part-Time Haller Farm/Beef and Sheep worker

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on campus (limited)

Job summary

Penn State University seeks part-time animal attendants for the Beef and Sheep Center and Haller Farm. Applicants must be Penn State students. You will assist with feeding, watering, cleaning pens, moving animals, bedding, and routine animal health care procedures.

Some weekends may be required, and housing is available on a limited basis. Background checks and a valid driver's license are required. Some trainees may operate tractors, mowers, and skid loaders.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic (preferred)
• Prior livestock experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, watering, and cleaning pens for beef and sheep
• Move animals, bedding, and help with routine health care procedures
• Learn to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, and skid loaders (training provided)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Beef and Sheep Center and Haller Farm seek to hire part-time animal attendants. Applicants must be a Penn State Student.

Successful applicants will be involved with all aspects of beef and sheep production. Students will assist with feeding, watering, cleaning pens, moving animals, bedding, and assisting with routine animal health care procedures. Some individuals will be trained to operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, and skid loaders.

Candidates should have a strong work ethic and prior livestock experience is preferred. Some weekends will be required.

Housing is available on a limited basis.

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.

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.