Federal Work-study or Student Worker CASNR-Equine Farm

Agency

Department

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the My Experience page has a section provided Attachments (Resume/CV References Cover letter etc.) to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Work Study if applicable

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter please contact us at

SUMMARY:

East Texas A&M University-Commerce Livestock/Equine Farm is looking for a student worker/work study who is interested in gaining practical experience and responsibilities in the Livestock/Equine Farm industry while providing support to the day-to-day operational needs of East Texas A&M University-Commerce Farm.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in feeding care sickness diagnosis and treatment of animals including weekends and after-hours. Also includes night checks certain times of the year.
• Facility/equipment maintenance including various clean-up duties at the Animal Science Livestock and Equine Centers.
• Vehicle/Equipment maintenance (i.e. fueling cleaning) trucks tractors and equipment must have loose hay strings and grain bags removed after every use ensure all flued levels are full before every use. Grease it!
• Maintains accurate inventory of hay grain and consumables. Records hay and grain use.
• Assists with care of facilities including but not limited to mowing trimming power washing raking sweeping and facility cleaning.
• Ability to operate and maintain tractors/equipment during feeding hay production fertilize herbicide wheat sowing seasons.
• Any other tasks as directed by Animal Science Faculty Livestock/Equine Farm Supervisors Foreman or the Farm Manager.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.