This position will provide primary student supervision over weekends and holiday breaks,
as scheduled. They will assist with training new employees and work with student employees to complete the daily care and maintenance of the
horse herd. The Weekend Lead Farm Worker will also help maintain the facility and grounds. They will serve as a resource and support for
Equine Manager and Assistant Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities
Routine Animal Care (70%)
- Routine animal
care: a) Student training and oversight b) stall cleaning c) turn out of horses d) feeding e) basic wound care & equine first aid,
etc.
Facility Maintenance (25%)
- Facility maintenance: a) mowing grounds b) repairing stalls c) claying stalls d)
turnout maintenance (e.g., fence upkeep) e) general repairs, etc.
Assisting with facility events and activities
(5%)
- Assisting in all other activities associated with operating a large equine facility: a) shows b) research c) tours d) student
practicums
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
and two years of experience with farm work, including working with appropriate animals and/or machinery operation, repair, and
maintenance.
Required Licenses & Certifications:
- Driver’s license and/or a Commercial Driver’s License A with a Tank
endorsement, as required by position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Equine experience preferred.
- Supervisory
experience preferred. - Knowledge of basic mechanics. Ability to operate and maintain tractors, UTVs, and other equipment. Ability to
calibrate farm equipment. - Ability to use computers for record keeping and obtaining information.
- Sufficient strength and
physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions
for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment as necessary.
Other
Requirements:
- Must pass drug and alcohol screening tests as mandated by Department of Transportation agency
regulations.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying
online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
- Resume/CV
- Contact Information for 3 Professional
References
Compensation Pay Range:
$18-20/hour
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie
classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located
in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and
mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than
70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing
perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO
Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is
committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages
applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills,
qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found
here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human
Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
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