(Part-Time) Farm Maintenance - Milker Job In Michigan

Job title: (Part-Time) Farm Maintenance – Milker

Company: Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Expected salary: $13.75 – 16.2 per hour

Location: Michigan

(Part-Time) Farm Maintenance – Milker Job Details:

PAY RATE: $13.75 – $16.20/hour DOQ (up to 1000 hours per year).

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $3.00 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, .

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in the daily operation of the Farm & Mill by caring for and maintaining farm livestock and crops, caring for park buildings and grounds, promoting public interest and appreciation for the farm, and recommending improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

Performs milking duties for dairy cattle according to policy, practicing safe and hygienic stockmanship at all times.
Operates, repairs, and maintains farm equipment including tractors, utility vehicles, manure spreaders, scrapers, and planting and harvesting equipment as needed.
Assists in the harvest and storage of farm crops and livestock feed such as hay, straw, and silage.
Prepares rations and feeds and waters livestock according to policy.
Cleans and sanitizes all aspects of dairy parlor system according to policy
Cleans and maintains dairy barns, pens, and facilities.
Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery, including milking parlor systems.
Performs other farm maintenance chores (cleaning stalls, animal grooming, fence repair, etc.) as needed.
Assists in daily care of all farm livestock.
Assists in preparing animals for and assisting in the delivery of offspring.
Grooms, clips and trims animals for exhibition.
Maintains indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed.
Promotes public interest in the farm program through various activities and publicity.
Answers questions and assist visitors when requested.
May serve on committees.
May assist with special events.

The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – P3

Agriculture related college coursework and/or related service in farm maintenance work preferred.
Knowledge of the principles use in farm animal care and maintenance
Knowledge of farm crop production management
Must maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of the principles of good farm management.
Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, park patrons, and other employees.
Ability to operate trucks, tractors and heavy farm equipment.
Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain.
Ability to load, transport and unload materials/livestock.
Ability to use carpenter tools.
May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Ability to perform essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications – P4

Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance – Milker – P3
Associates degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field. Applicants with 4 or more years of related service will be given credit toward meeting the minimum educational requirements and will be considered for the position.
At least 2 years of related experience, with 1 year of Huron Clinton Metroparks Interpretive Services Farm Maintenance Experience and demonstrates progressive responsibilities.
Successful completion of the F.A.R.M. training modules for Dairy Care

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