Part-time Staff- Agricultural Farm Technician

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas, is seeking a part-time Technical Specialist for a 12-month position. Responsibilities include feeding and monitoring College livestock, maintaining lawns and pastures, and performing facility maintenance tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in livestock care and landscape maintenance. This role promotes respect and inclusivity and requires lifting abilities over 50 lbs. A background check will be part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice.
• Exercise professional and ethical standards in all activities.
• Observe stated policies and procedures of the college.

Responsibilities

• Feed and monitor health of College livestock.
• Mow and maintain lawns and pastures.
• Control brush and spray as needed.
• Plow and care for the arena.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of facilities and greenhouse.

Skills

Respect and inclusivity

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Additional training in livestock production

Tools

Tractor and implements

Job description

Title

Technical Specialist

Employment Type

Part‑time

Pay Rate

$20/hr

Term

12‑month

Position Summary

Duties directly related to administrative, instructional/academic or student support programs. Tasks performed are non‑routine and predominantly original and creative in nature. Position may require a degree or equivalent training/experience in the field. Minimal supervision is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Feeding and health monitoring of College livestock
• Mowing and maintenance of lawns, pasture and right‑of‑way areas
• Brush control including spraying and operation of chain saw
• Plowing and care of arena
• Cleaning of facilities
• Cleaning and maintenance of greenhouse
• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Required Education

High school or GED equivalent

Preferred Education

Additional training in livestock production and/or farm and ranch management

Preferred Experience

• Care of horses, cattle, sheep and goats
• Mowing and landscape maintenance
• Use of tractor and implements

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.