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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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