Weekend Barn Technician — Outdoor Farm Maintenance

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm buildings and equipment that support routine animal care. This outdoor role suits those who enjoy hands-on work around livestock and farm operations.

The position is weekend oriented (Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00am–2:00pm), with some flexibility. Responsibilities include repair and upkeep of facilities, feeding duties, ensuring sanitation, and supporting teaching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
• Welding and repair of farm equipment.
• Being feed person for all teaching herd animals which physically involves feeding 5-6 gallon buckets of feed to cows, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, etc. every day.
• Visually check all teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, etc. and report any issues to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
• Help technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
• Make sure that employees are suited up properly for cleaning the Isolation Building and that the waste is properly bagged and stored in the Isolation waste area.
• Clean stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that will meet inspection.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Barn Assistant to perform general construction and maintenance of farm buildings and equipment that support routine animal care. This outdoor role suits those who enjoy hands-on work around livestock and farm operations.

The position is weekend oriented (Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00am–2:00pm), with some flexibility. Responsibilities include repair and upkeep of facilities, feeding duties, ensuring sanitation, and supporting teaching