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On-Call, Stable Assistant

@ Sewanee: The University of the South
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Sewanee, Tennessee, United States
$15/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Feed animals, Maintain records, Inspect fences
Requirements Summary:On-call, part-time role requiring high school diploma, 1 year farm animal care, 1 year gardening, valid driver's license; ability to work evenings/weekends; able to operate equipment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Weedwacker, Wrenches, Watering wand, Drip irrigation system, Greenhouse venting system
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Job Description

About the Department

The University starting wage is $15/hour. 

Primary Function:

The Equestrian and Farm Hand will be responsible for the care and maintenance associated with either the plants and animals at the University Farm or the horses and barns at the University Equestrian Center. This position will work primarily evenings and weekends. Location assignment will be determined at the scheduled time. Supervision of the Equestrian and Farm Hand will be determined based on the location of the work.


This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by the supervisor for correctness.

Position Appointment Details:

  • Career Band: NE3
  • Hourly position
  • On-Call


Position Duties

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:
University Farm as needed:

  • Feed and water animals, including letting out and putting up animals. 
  • Maintain the record keeping.
  • Inspect and repair the fence. Water seedlings and initiate irrigation.
  • May assist with farm tours.
  • Assist students with routine tasks when farm managers are out of town.
  • Notify managers if an animal is sick or injured.
University Equestrian Center as needed:
  • Clean horse stalls.
  • Sweep and rake the equestrian center.
  • Maintain turnout paddocks.
  • Scrub water and feed buckets.
  • Notify the director if an animal is sick or injured.

Judgement Required: 

Prescribed, established procedures are primarily used to perform the essential functions of this position.


Budgetary Responsibility: 

None


Machines & Equipment Used: 

Weedwacker, wrenches, watering wand, drip irrigation system, greenhouse venting system


Personal Interaction/Communication:
  • Student Contact: Work study students and student volunteers
  • Internal: Possibly Facilities Management or Domain Management in an emergency.
  • External: Potentially interact with visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High School graduate

Experience:
1 year of farm animal care (personal or professional), 1 year of personal gardening.

Job-Related Skills:
Has the ability to identify sick and injured animals; identify plants that need watering; read an instruction sheet and interpret a map. Additionally, can set up and maintain a temporary electric fence.

Licenses & Certifications:
Driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive a University vehicle.

Other Qualifications

Confidential Information:

None


Working Environment:

Outside work


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, 

  • Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, 

  • Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders), 

  • Must be able to crawl and or kneel, 

  • Must be able to push and/or pull objects, 

  • Must be able to navigate steep and rough terrain, 

  • Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks, 

  • Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks, 

  • Must be able to carry between 11-20 pounds (Light work), 

  • Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)