Farm Worker
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Job Location:
Fort Valley, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Farm Worker (2 Vacancies).
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Farm Worker assists with daily farm operations and supports agricultural research activities including planting cultivating and harvesting crops as well as helping scientists with research plots which may involve greenhouse work. This role includes general farm maintenance such as fencing mowing and weed trimming as well as caring for livestock including cows goats and sheep by feeding watering milking hoof trimming disbudding and administering medications as directed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain pastures fences and farm equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
- Operate farm machinery and equipment efficiently and safely.
- Prepare and mix animal feed according to specified rations.
- Service repair and maintain small machinery as needed.
- Handle and move livestock including the use of livestock trailers.
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned to support farm operations.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- Occasional travel to pick up supplies and attend meetings/trainings Work done mostly outside and sometimes in a climate-controlled environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical activities include sitting standing walking catching animals heavy lifting (50 and occasionally up to 75 pounds) reaching over the shoulder and repeated bending.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in animal husbandry or experience in caring for Animals and working on a farm.
- Experience in construction and repair of farm equipment.
- Familiarity of feed mill operations
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
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 USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
About Company
Located in the heart of Georgia, FVSU combines the personal attention and family feel of a small, private college with the resources and research found at large public universities.
