What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
To assist the Farm Manager in the operations and maintenance of the Morton Farm. The Farm Hand will accomplish this through the care of horses and the maintenance of Morton Farm facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Previous horse or farm experience
- A willingness to learn
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and care
- Ability to operate small equipment and tools as needed
- Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
- Must be able to list/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below
- Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feather
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Temporary Part time
Schedule
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number
mariruth@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter
Lindsy Danforth, Barn Manager
Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
We review applications on a rolling basis for this position and will hire multiple applicants into this role; we encourage applicants to apply throughout the year.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
At the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Hand will be responsible for:
- Cleaning the horses’ stalls & paddocks
- Filling water buckets in stalls & fields
- Cleaning feed & water buckets
- Stacking hay
- Sweeping barn floors
- Cleaning other areas of the Morton Farm as instructed
Depending on the level of experience, individuals may be asked to:
- Operate farm equipment (tractors & RTVs)
- Assist in projects to help maintain the farm, facility, and well-being of the horses
- Other general assistance and support as needed
- Providing other care to the horses as instructed
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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