The University of Arizona
Human Resources
Classified Staff Employee Job Description
| Job Code: |
030025 |
| Title: | Farm Attendant, Lead |
| Pay Grade: | 23 |
Pay Range
(min/mid/max): | $22,602/$28,144/$34,762 |
| FLSA: | Agricultural Exemption |
Purpose of Classification: |
| Leads and performs farm activities such as planting, weeding, harvesting and caring for livestock. Performs minor maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing and carpentry work. Operates a variety of farm equipment. |
Distinguishing Characteristics: |
| This is third in a series of six classifications. This classification is distinguished from Farm Attendant, Senior by performing more complex duties and leading the work of others. Incumbents may live on the premises in a University-owned residence and are expected to be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule. Incumbents work outside in adverse weather conditions. |
Example of Duties: |
- Leads students or other farm employees in caring for livestock, planting, harvesting and other farm activities.
- Sets schedules for feeding and watering animals.
- Observes animals to detect signs of illness or injury. Treats minor injuries and advises a veterinarian or supervisor of serious problems.
- Coordinates or conducts the processing of animals including weighing, assigning and attaching ear tags, vaccinating, castrating and dehorning.
- Leads the preparation of rations and feed supplements to animals according to experimental requirements.
- Breeds animals. Selects sires for artificial insemination.
- Assists and attends animals during and after birth of offspring.
- Plants, weeds, cultivates and harvests experimental plots and field crops. Operates various types of farm equipment including tractors and harvesters.
- Orders, mixes and measures pesticides and fertilizers and applies them to crops.
- Performs maintenance of facilities such as water lines, corrals and buildings including minor electrical, plumbing or carpentry repairs.
- Maintains records of such activities as crops planted and animals bred, sold or slaughtered.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
- Knowledge of farming principles and operations.
- Ability to provide work direction to others.
- Skill in the operation of farm equipment and in the use of tools used in the repair and maintenance of facilities.
- Ability to accurately maintain written records.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
- Two years of farm work experience, OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training or education approved by Human Resources.
- May require possession of a current Arizona Type D drivers license upon employment.
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Prepared: |
08/24/2004 |
| Revised: |
07/01/2007 |
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