• Job Description

  Req#: req1421

  Farm Assistant/ Driver

  St. George’s University invites applicants
  for the position of
  Farm Assistant/ Driver
  within the Large Animal Resource Facility,
  School of Veterinary Medicine.

  Special note to applicants:

  · Review of applicants will be ongoing until a suitable candidate is identified.

  Job Description

  Objective
  

  The Farm Assistant / Driver within the School of Veterinary, Large Animal Resource Facility (LARF) performs routine care and management of animal resources and general maintenance of farm equipment and facilities.

  Essential Functions

  Large Animal Resource Facility

  • Daily feeding regime of animals to include cows, goats and horses.
  • Daily rotation of the animals between stalls, paddock, pasture and barn.
  • Preparation of the fields, managing bush and fences.
  • Removal and dumping of manure at the LARF.
  • Daily maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment including cleaning and securing is done.
  • Visit the Mt. Hartman facilities mornings and afternoons for animal feeding and observation.
  • Assist Farrier (every 8 weeks) with trimming and shoeing equine animals.

  Teaching Support

  • Assist with Practical sessions and Examinations with faculty and students.
  • Provide support during Ambulatory rotation/services.
  • Assist with SGU Med/Vet Summer Academy.

  
  Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to adapt to changing situations within the working environment.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills.

  Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Being in direct contact with farm animals.
  • Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Drivers within the LARF are expected to work in varying conditions.
  • In addition, drivers are exposed to other environmental hazards during their daily duties, including animal dung/waste.

  Hours and Travel

  · A typical work week is 40 hours Monday through Friday, with flexible start, lunch break and end of day.

  · No travel is expected for this position.

  · Overtime and Weekend work will be as required as needed.

  
  
  

  Qualifications

  • Valid D driver’s license.
  • Numerate and literate with the ability to complete basic forms and documents.
  • School leaving certificate

  We Are

  · Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.

  · A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.

  · Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

  · Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.

  · Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.

  St. George's University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.

• About the company

  St. George's University is a private medical school and international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.

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