Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 45-2093

Job Description:

Job Title: Farm Laborer

Reports To: Supervisor, NYDTRP Equine Facility and Animals

Department: New York Drug Testing and Research Program

Classification: Non-exempt

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Farm Laborer will provide care and feeding for NYDTRP horses; provide maintenance of facility and grounds.

Essential Functions:

• Follow established Standard Operation Procedures designed to provide optimum animal care according to Federal and State regulations and guidelines
• Responsible for basic quality animal care according to their particular requirements. (feed, watering, and cleaning)
• Keep animal’s environment clean and sanitized on a regular basis
• Perform farm chores to include, but not limited to: weed eating, mowing, fence repair, and others as assigned
• Clean stalls and equipment
• Assist in keeping detailed records of individual animals and operational functions
• Assist veterinarians and other professional staff with treatments, vaccinations, and maintenance of animals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and faculty
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently; as well as, part of a team
• Take initiative, anticipate, prioritize, adjust, and follow tasks through to completion
• Successfully operate within deadlines
• Use creative problem solving skills
• Adhere to company, department and State guidelines as directed
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Predictable and reliable attendance
• Strong customer service skills are a must

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent; experience in horse care and farm operations

Physical Conditions and Demands:

Exposure to slippery surfaces, cleaning solutions and chemicals, and low/ high temperatures; barn conditions and strong comfort level working with and around horses; prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching; moderate to heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description has been approved by all levels of management: