Student Farm Assistant

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Student Farm Assistant to support grounds, facility, and animal upkeep on the Riverbend and Rose Creek farms. You will assist with general farm duties under the supervision of the Farm Manager.

Minimum qualifications include prior farm or outdoor work experience. The role may involve tractor operation and lifting heavy loads, reflecting the physical demands of farm work.

Qualifications

• Prior farm, construction, or outdoor work experience.
• May involve tractor use and lifting >50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help with the upkeep of the grounds and facilities.
• Grass mowing upkeep of catch pens.
• Fence building/repair.
• Help check cattle and maintain water troughs for cattle.
• General farm daily duties as assigned by Farm Manager.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Job description

Student Farm Assistant

Position Summary: The Student Farm Assistant assists with grounds, facility, and animal upkeep on the Department of Population Health’s Riverbend and Rose Creek farms.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Help with the upkeep of the grounds and facilities.
• Grass mowing upkeep of catch pens.
• Fence building/repair.
• Help check cattle and maintain water troughs for cattle.
• General farm daily duties as assigned by Farm Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior farm, construction, or outdoor work experience. All experience will be considered, regardless of whether it was formal/paid work or informal/volunteer/home work.

Physical Demands

May involve tractor use (including riding) and lifting of > 50 pounds. Driving a tractor would be the only potential driving responsibility, not vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Wesley Meador, [e-mail].