Dairy Technology Farm Worker Job at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

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  • Fort Valley State University
  • Fort Valley, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Dairy Technology Center Manager, the Dairy Tech Farm Worker serves as a caretaker for goat herds and flocks of sheep, including feeding, milking, watering, hoof trimming, disbudding, and administering medications as directed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain pastures and fences
• Operate equipment in the feed mill
• Mix feed to prepare rations for animals
• Service and maintain small machinery
• Move animals using livestock trailers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Strong background in animal husbandry or experience in caring for animals
  • Experience in construction and repair of farm fences
  • Familiarity of feed mill operations
  • Valid driver's license

Preferred:

  • Experience using farm machinery
  • Flexible work hours including week-end and holidays
  • Comfortable working with students

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Occasional travel to pick up supplies and attend meetings/trainings
  • Work done mostly outside and sometimes in a climate controlled environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, catching animals, heavy lifting (50 and occasionally up to 75 pounds), reaching over the shoulder and repeated bending.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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