Job Description: FARM LABORER REPORTS TO: Supervisor, NYDTRP Equine Facility and Animals DEPARTMENT: NY Drug Testing and Research Program CLASSIFICATION: Hourly | GRADE: 209 | SALARY: $20.00/HR. | SUPERVISES: NA Students JOB SUMMARY The Farm Laborer will provide care and feeding for NYDTRP horses; provide maintenance of facility and grounds. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Follow established Standard Operation Procedures designed to provide optimum animal care according to Federal and State regulations and guidelines * Responsible for basic quality animal care according to their particular requirements. (Feed, watering, and cleaning) * Keep animal's environment clean and sanitized on a regular basis * Perform farm chores to include, but not limited to, weed eating, mowing, fence repair and others as assigned * Clean stalls and equipment * Assist in keeping detailed records of individual animals and operational functions * Assist veterinarians and other professional staff with treatments, vaccinations, and maintenance of animals * Perform other duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent; experience in horse care and farm operations QUALITIES * Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and faculty * Strong attention to detail * Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately * Work independently and as part of a team * Take initiative, anticipate, prioritize, and follow tasks through to completion * Successfully operate within deadlines, use creative problem-solving skills, and evaluate and adjust when necessary * Adhere to Company, Department and State guidelines as directed * Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately * Predictable and reliable attendance * Strong customer service skills are a must PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND DEMANDS * Exposure to slippery surfaces, cleaning solutions and chemicals, and low/high temperatures; barn conditions and strong comfort level working with and around horses; prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching; moderate to heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of actives, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation is a not-for-profit that provides non-academic services to SUNY Morrisville. This includes campus dining services, two housing facilities, College ID services, facilities maintenance, catering services, the Campus Store, and more. MAC also owns and operates Nelson Farms Country Store & Production Facility, Morrisville Ice Plex, and the Copper Turret Restaurant. Please apply at the link below: https://rebrand.ly/MACRecruitment Additional Information: SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov Application Instructions: Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration. Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.morrisville.edu/careers Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).