What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Farm Laborer position at MORRISVILLE AUX?
Job Description:
Job Title: Student Farm Laborer
Reports To: Supervisor, NYDTRP Equine Facility and Animals
Department: New York Drug Testing and Research Program
Job Summary:
The Student Farm Laborer will provide care and feeding for NYDTRP horses; provide maintenance of facility and grounds.
Essential Functions:
- Follow established Standard Operation Procedures designed to provide optimum animal care according to Federal and State regulations and guidelines
- Responsible for basic quality animal care according to their particular requirements. (Feed, watering, and cleaning)
- Keep animal’s environment clean and sanitized on a regular basis
- Perform farm chores to include, but not limited to: clean stalls, fence repair, and others duties as assigned
- Assist veterinarians and other professional staff with treatments, vaccinations, and maintenance of animals
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualities:
- Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and faculty
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Take initiative, anticipate, prioritize, adjust, and follow tasks through to completion
- Successfully operate within deadlines
- Use creative problem-solving skills
- Adhere to company, department and State guidelines as directed
- Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Predictable and reliable attendance
- Strong customer service skills are a must
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent; experience in horse care and farm operations
Physical Conditions and Demands:
Exposure to slippery surfaces, cleaning solutions and chemicals, and low/ high temperatures; barn conditions and strong comfort level working with and around horses; prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching; moderate to heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This job description has been approved by all levels of management: