Student/Farm

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Kentucky has a position at the Maine-Chance farm requiring responsible care of horses, ponies, and laboratory animals. The role includes feeding, stalls cleaning, mowing, weed eating, and assisting with veterinary care and research projects. Weekend and holiday work is required, with some potential weekday shifts.

Applicants should have skills for farm work and horse handling. Pre-employment screenings may be required as part of University policy, and the campus maintains a Tobacco

Responsabilidades

• Work with horses and ponies and laboratory animals; feed, clean stalls, mow, and weed eat, assist with veterinary care and research projects.

Descripción del empleo

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 65 lbs.

Shift

Weekends and holidays are required with some weekday work possible.

Job Summary

Working with horses and ponies and laboratory animals; helping to feed, clean stalls, mow, and weed eat, assist with veterinary care and research projects. This position is at the Maine-Chance farm.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skills appropriate for farm work and horse handling are desired.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Skills appropriate for farm work and horse handling are desired.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

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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