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AFS Student Worker - Equine

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title AFS Student Worker - Equine
Requisition Number DU11815
Department Name 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $12.00
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
HS
Required Related Experience
To be discussed with hiring supervisor. Attention to detail, good work ethic, punctuality, good communication skills.
Required License/Registration/Certification
May require a driver’s license
Physical Requirements
Positions may require, but not limited to, lifting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, working outside, heat/cold temps (weather), working with animals.
Shift
Shifts vary – supervisor will work with individual schedules.
Job Summary
This is typically a pre-hire position.

Join the Equine Unit team at Maine Chance Farm. Responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks such as daily care of horses (including mares, foals, and yearlings), feeding, grooming, groundwork, preparing yearlings for sales, aiding in veterinary and blacksmith duties, maintaining cleanliness in stalls, barns, and facilities, as well as operating equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Good work ethic, punctuality, good communication skills and attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Farm and animal experience. Computer knowledge.
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2024
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