Weekend Lead Farm Worker

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham is seeking a Weekend Lead Farm Worker to supervise student workers on weekends and during holidays, assist with training, and oversee daily care of the horse herd.

The role also supports the Equine Manager and helps maintain the facility and grounds, with duties spanning routine animal care, facility upkeep, and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of farm work experience.
• Ability to operate tractors, UTVs and other farm equipment.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary supervision of student workers on weekends and breaks.
• Assist with training new employees and daily horse herd care.
• Maintain facilities and grounds; support Equine Manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Equine experience

Machinery operation

Record keeping

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor operation

UTV operation

Farm equipment maintenance

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

This position will provide primary student supervision over weekends and holiday breaks, as scheduled. They will assist with training new employees and work with student employees to complete the daily care and maintenance of the horse herd. The Weekend Lead Farm Worker will also help maintain the facility and grounds. They will serve as a resource and support for Equine Manager and Assistant Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

Routine Animal Care (70%)

• Routine animal care: a) Student training and oversight b) stall cleaning c) turn out of horses d) feeding e) basic wound care & equine first aid, etc.

Facility Maintenance (25%)

• Facility maintenance: a) mowing grounds b) repairing stalls c) claying stalls d) turnout maintenance (e.g., fence upkeep) e) general repairs, etc.

Assisting with facility events and activities (5%)

• Assisting in all other activities associated with operating a large equine facility: a) shows b) research c) tours d) student practicums

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience with farm work, including working with appropriate animals and/or machinery operation, repair, and maintenance.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's license and/or a Commercial Driver's License A with a Tank endorsement, as required by position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Equine experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics. Ability to operate and maintain tractors, UTVs, and other equipment. Ability to calibrate farm equipment.
• Ability to use computers for record keeping and obtaining information.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment as necessary.

Other Requirements

• Must pass drug and alcohol screening tests as mandated by Department of Transportation agency regulations.

Compensation Pay Range

$18-$20/hour

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00