STEPS Farm Worker Full-Time

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Department is seeking a STEPS Farm Worker (Full-Time) to join our North Farm team. You will be responsible for horse care, daily feeding, and general farm maintenance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include daily horse care, mowing, weed eating, and performing additional farm tasks as assigned. This role requires physical effort and flexibility to work shifts, including weekends/holidays as coordinated with supervision.

Qualifications

• Farm experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Farm experience

Job description

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

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.

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