Student Worker - Livestock

Delaware Valley University; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University is seeking a Student Worker for the Livestock program in Doylestown, PA. The role is part-time and designed for enrolled students, with scheduling that accommodates classes while contributing to daily livestock operations.

Responsibilities include feeding, facility upkeep, herd health assistance, equipment operation, and general farm maintenance. The team expects reliable, safety‑minded students ready to learn hands-on tasks in a farm setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk, and perform manual tasks outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Feed livestock housed at the farm twice per day
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and attractive facility.
• Assist with herd health care tasks, including diagnosis and treatment of general health conditions across all three species.
• Assist with all aspects of livestock management, equipment operation and animal handling
• Operate various equipment and heavy machinery around the farm
• Assist with general maintenance of the facility
• Maintain landscape areas such as mowing, trimming, and flower bed care.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Farm experience

Animal handling

Education

Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student

Job description

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Student Worker - Livestock

Student Part-Time Doylestown, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1989

Salary Range: $10.00 To $10.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

DVU Livestock Center is looking for a team of motivated individuals that have a genuine desire to learn through hands on work at the Livestock Center, housing the beef, swine and sheep herd. It is our desire to build a team of positive employees that are willing to learn and accomplish the many tasks that are required on a daily basis. Employees work an average of 15-20 hours per week, and one or 2 weekends per month. The schedule is reasonably flexible allowing students to take classes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feed livestock housed at the farm twice per day
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and attractive facility.
• Assist with the herd health care tasks, including diagnosis and treatment of general health conditions across all three species housed at the Livestock Center.
• Assist with all aspects of livestock management, equipment operation and animal handling
• Operate various equipment and heavy machinery around the farm
• Assist with general maintenance of the facility
• Maintain landscape areas such as mowing, trimming, and flower bed care.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Employment eligibility:

• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some farm and animal experience preferred but not necessary

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Frequently lifting 50 lbs or more
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Typically running, climbing
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Outdoor exposure to weather
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to unpleasant odors
• Exposure to animal feces and specimens
• May be exposed to animal bites, scratches and contagious diseases