AFS Student Worker - Equine

Job Title :

AFS Student Worker - Equine

Requisition Number : DU11815

Department Name :

81070 : ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Salary Range : $12.00

Type of Position : Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education : HS

Required Related Experience :

To be discussed with hiring supervisor. Attention to detail, good work ethic, punctuality, good communication skills.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

May require a driver’s license

Physical Requirements :

Positions may require, but not limited to, lifting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, working outside, heat / cold temps (weather), working with animals.

Shift :

Shifts vary – supervisor will work with individual schedules.

Job Summary :

This is typically a pre-hire position.

Join the Equine Unit team at Maine Chance Farm. Responsibilities encompass a diverse range of tasks such as daily care of horses (including mares, foals, and yearlings), feeding, grooming, groundwork, preparing yearlings for sales, aiding in veterinary and blacksmith duties, maintaining cleanliness in stalls, barns, and facilities, as well as operating equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Good work ethic, punctuality, good communication skills and attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Farm and animal experience. Computer knowledge.

Deadline to Apply : 12 / 31 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.