STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

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.

This includes: Daily care and feeding of horses, mowing, weed eating, and other duties as assigned.

Thank you for your interest in working at the University of Kentucky! Work hours are 37.5 per week, with shifts coordinated with a supervisor and may include weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Farm experience and ability to handle horses.
• Willingness to perform farm chores.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and feeding of horses.
• Mowing and weed eating.
• 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 $15.00/hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

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

Shift

Work 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.

This includes:

• 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

Preferred Education/Experience

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.