Research Farm Technician - Animal Care & Equipment

Auburn; Alabama; Presencial; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is seeking a qualified Agriculture Technician to support farm operations at the Upper Coastal Plains Agricultural Research Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining farm equipment, caring for animals, assisting with land preparation and field activities, and recording observations for ongoing research projects in accordance with protocols.

Qualificações

• Experience in farming practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required (Level I).
• HS diploma or equivalent plus 1 year relevant experience (Level II).
• HS diploma or equivalent plus 4 years relevant experience (Level III).
• HS diploma or equivalent plus 6 years relevant experience (Level IV).

Responsabilidades

• Operates and performs minor maintenance and repair on various research and farm equipment.
• Repairs and maintains facilities including barns, storage buildings, fences and corrals.
• Cares for animals including feeding, watering, administering medication, and transporting in compliance with regulations and protocols.
• Constructs, repairs, and maintains facilities such as barns, storage buildings, fences, corrals.
• Assists in land preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting for research.
• May assist in collecting, recording and/or reporting observations or measurements for research projects.
• May clean pens, stables, barns and pits.
• Carries out duties as determined by coordinator and farm manager.

Conhecimentos

Farming experience

Formação académica

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent

Level II: HS diploma + 1 year relevant experience

Level III: HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience

Level IV: HS diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is seeking a qualified Agriculture Technician to support farm operations at the Upper Coastal Plains Agricultural Research Center in Winfield, Alabama.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining farm equipment, caring for animals, assisting with land preparation and field activities, and recording observations for ongoing research projects in accordance with protocols.