STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Department at the University of Kentucky is seeking a STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time to perform horse care and general farm maintenance at our North Farm.

Duties include daily care and feeding of horses, mowing, weed eating and other tasks as assigned. This position requires physical outdoor work and may include weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Farm experience required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and feeding of horses.
• Mowing.
• Weedeating.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Farm experience

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time

Requisition Number TE09284

Department Name 81140:Veterinary Science

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range starting at $17.00/hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Full-Time

Physical Requirements Pushing and lifting up to 50 lbs, working outside with horses.

Shift Shift coordinated with supervisor. Could require weekends/holidays.

Expected # of Hours Per Week 37.5

Job Summary

The Veterinary Department at UK is seeking a STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time to horse care and general farm maintenance at our North Farm.

• Daily care and feeding of horses,
• Mowing
• Weedeating
• Other duties as assigned

Thank you for your interest in working at the University of Kentucky!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Farm experience

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline to Apply

12/31/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.