Farm Hand - Dartmouth College : Job Details

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Position Information

Position Title Farm Hand Department Athletics and Recreation Position Number 0000000 Hiring Range Minimum $16.25 per hour Hiring Range Maximum $16.25 per hour Location of Position

Etna, NH

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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 Lindsy Keyser Department Contact Phone Number [email protected] Department Contact for Cover Letter Lindsy Keyser Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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.

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.

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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

* - Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. -- Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

Optional Documents

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