Farm Manager

POSITION: Farm Manager

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

CONTRACT PERIOD: 12 months

POSITION AVAILABLE: May 18th 2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Reports to Dean. Supervises student farm employees.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise completion of daily feeding/chores to be completed by student workers
• Maintains facility security.
• Management of cattle, sheep, swine and equine herds.
• Mixing appropriate feed rations for all species of animals on farm. Recording all data surrounding birth of animals.
• Operating and maintenance of farm equipment: tractor, bobcat,
• Maintain records utilizing computer skills: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned by Dean or his/her designee.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Prior supervision of livestock handling and care

APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three Reference, current addresses and phone numbers
• All unofficial transcripts

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION AT:

https://opsu.edu/jobs/farm-manager/

Completed Consent and Disclosure form for the pre-employment background check (available at www.opsu.edu)

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