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Job Description:POSITION TITLE: Agriscience Operations Assistant - WeekdaysJOB SUMMARY: To provide care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals, greenhouses, and land use for agriscience students. To promote the ethical treatment of farm animals. To serve as a resource for the agriscience program.QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm careFamiliarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plantsIncludes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc)Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cagesTurning out various large animal species (horses, cattle goats, etc)Checking greenhouse plants and irrigationComfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal speciesObservant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problemsAbility to lift a minimum of 50 poundsPossess good communication skills and ability to follow instructionsKnowledge of basic first aid for various speciesREPORTS TO: Director of Agriscience and Shepaug AdministrationPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Report to the agriscience building at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekends and holidaysMonitor, maintain, troubleshoot and provide care for animals and plants in the facilityKeep an accurate log of work done each dayReport concerns to agriscience staff in a timely mannerTERM OF EMPLOYMENT:* The required work year for this position is 12 months* Weekends, Holidays, and Snow DaysEVALUATION:* Annual evaluation by the Director or Agriscience in accordance with district policies and/or union agreements.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is subject to change at any time.To apply, please go to www.region-12.org and submit an application for job #929