Job Description

Agriscience Operations Assistant of The Agriscience Academy at Shepaug Valley School

JOB SUMMARY: To provide care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals, greenhouses, and land use for agriscience students. To promote the ethical treatment of farm animals. To serve as a resource for the agriscience program. Hourly rate $

22.29

.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm care

2. Familiarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plants

Includes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc)

Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cages

Turning out various large animal species (horses, cattle goats, etc)

Checking greenhouse plants and irrigation

3. Comfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal species

4. Observant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problems

5. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

6. Possess good communication skills and ability to follow instructions

7. Knowledge of basic first aid for various species

Application Procedure:

Apply Online here https://www.applitrack.com/rsd12/onlineapp/default.aspx

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.29 per hour

Work Location: In person