Animal Farm Technician

Req Id: 31054

Job Title: Animal Farm Technician

Job Description:

About Our Opportunity:

As the Animal Farm Technician, this position will maintain the physical and environmental conditions of animals. This role observes animals' condition, feeds and waters animals, cleans stalls, and transports animals from farm to campus for animal care, teaching classes, and research. The Technician will also perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• One year of experience working around large animals such as horse, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.

• Knowledge of basic hand tools.

• Ability to drive truck, gooseneck horse trailer, and large tractor.

• A valid US or Canadian driver's license.

Additional Information:

• This position includes weekend and holiday hours based on business need.

• Due to this being a full-time, benefits eligible position, full-time undergraduate students are not eligible for this role. For student employment opportunities, CLICK HERE

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check will be required for employment in this position

• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 4/19/24