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Facility Operations Assistant 2 - Farm

SUNY Morrisville
locationMorrisville, NY 13408, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 3 weeks ago
Full time
Job Description:

Campus Title: Facility Operations Assistant 2 - Farm

Budget Title: Facility Operations Assistant 2 - Farm

Unit: CSEA / Grade 09

Professional Rank and Salary Range: $42,641

Duration: 12-month position

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville is seeking a farmer to perform general farm work including such activities as care of a dairy herd and may be in charge of a specific farm operation.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performing a variety of general or specific farm work tasks, which may vary according to season and weather conditions, in caring for and managing dairy cattle. This position will focus primarily milking the dairy cows and feeding the calves and may also be expected to breed and treat cows as well as clean out barns.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Working knowledge or desire to learn about modern dairy herd procedures, methods, and techniques.
  • Working knowledge or desire to learn about the care of dairy animals.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and established protocols.
  • Working knowledge of the methods and equipment of milking parlor
  • Working knowledge of the procedures for handling dairy cattle
  • Ability to work with students and assisting them in meeting their educational requirements
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate a skid loader proficiently

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community. AA/EEO/ADA

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site: https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act

Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit all required materials directly through the online job application posting.

Application Materials: Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).