Ag Facilities/Maintenance/Repair Student Assistant - Feather River College : Job Details

Position Title Ag Facilities/Maintenance/Repair Student Assistant Posiition Number STSS40 Tenure Information Job Description

Under supervision of Agriculture faculty and staff and in cooperation with the FRC maintenance staff, maintain equine and rodeo facility, equipment, and tack in a clean and functional manner, including repairs and maintenance.

Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Compliance Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics

* Ability to lift heavy weight of over 80 pounds.

* Vision sufficient to read computer screens and small print.

* Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, answer phones.

* Speech and hearing to communicate effectively.

Salary Range Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in corresponding semester. Must present appropriate documentation that establishes identity and employment authorization.

Hourly Rate Desirable Qualifications

* Agriculture Major with plans to transfer to 4 year institution majoring in Agriculture Mechanics or related field

* Completion of high school

* Experience working with horses and heavy machinery

* Ability to perform multiple tasks in a busy work environment

Essential Duties

* Ensure all feeders are in working order, standing upright, clean manger of old hay, weeds and foreign objects;

move feeders frequently to avoid soggy feed areas and wasted feed

* Grate and water arenas and round corral during school year as needed. Supervisor will advise of equipment

necessary to complete task

* Repair fencing as necessary. Check areas for hazards (i.e. nails, broken panels, stalls, etc.)

* Remove manure in and around cement areas daily. Scrape dry lots and catch pens as necessary to remove

manure and improve drainage

* Empty garbage cans minimum of once each week at designated dumpsite

* Repair and maintenance of stalls, water, fence, feed vehicles tractors and tools must be done in a timely manner

* Put away all tack (halters, grooming, tools, etc.), at the end of each day. Make sure to lock up all tack areas

* Remove snow from feeding and common use areas when needed

* Ensure proper drainage of facility and dry-lots during rain/snow storms

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