Fort Valley State University
Dairy Technology Farm Worker
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) Dairy Technology Farm Worker
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution providing education to over 2,800 students, including graduate students. Located in Fort Valley, Peach County, the university's 1,365-acre campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital/veteran status. Job Summary
Reporting to the Dairy Technology Center Manager, the Dairy Tech Farm Worker serves as a caretaker for goat herds and sheep, including feeding, milking, watering, hoof trimming, disbudding, and administering medications as directed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain pastures and fences Operate equipment in the feed mill Mix feed to prepare animal rations Service and maintain small machinery Move animals using livestock trailers Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Strong background in animal husbandry or experience caring for animals Experience in construction and repair of farm fences Familiarity with feed mill operations Valid driver's license and clean driving record Preferred Qualifications
Experience using farm machinery Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Experience working with students Working Conditions
Occasional travel for supplies and meetings/trainings Work mostly outdoors, sometimes in climate-controlled environments Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, catching animals, heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds), reaching, and bending The USG Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. For more information, visit
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
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Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution providing education to over 2,800 students, including graduate students. Located in Fort Valley, Peach County, the university's 1,365-acre campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital/veteran status. Job Summary
Reporting to the Dairy Technology Center Manager, the Dairy Tech Farm Worker serves as a caretaker for goat herds and sheep, including feeding, milking, watering, hoof trimming, disbudding, and administering medications as directed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain pastures and fences Operate equipment in the feed mill Mix feed to prepare animal rations Service and maintain small machinery Move animals using livestock trailers Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Strong background in animal husbandry or experience caring for animals Experience in construction and repair of farm fences Familiarity with feed mill operations Valid driver's license and clean driving record Preferred Qualifications
Experience using farm machinery Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Experience working with students Working Conditions
Occasional travel for supplies and meetings/trainings Work mostly outdoors, sometimes in climate-controlled environments Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, catching animals, heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds), reaching, and bending The USG Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. For more information, visit
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
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