Agriscience Operations Assistant; Weekday
Job in
Washington Depot, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 06794, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Regional School District 12
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Horticulture, Agriculture / Farming, Outdoor / Nature
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Position Title: Agriscience Operations Assistant — Weekdays, 5 Hours per Week
Job Summary: To provide care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals, greenhouses, and land use for agriscience students. To promote the ethical treatment of farm animals. To serve as a resource for the agriscience program. Candidate will assist with the maintenance and care of Agriscience lab spaces, including but not limited to equine and livestock facilities, and greenhouse.
Qualifications- Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm care
- Familiarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plants
- Includes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc)
- Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cages
- Turning out various large animal species (horses, cattle goats, etc)
- Checking greenhouse plants and irrigation
- Comfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal species
- Observant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problems
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Possess good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
- Knowledge of basic first aid for various species
Director of Agriscience and Shepaug Administration
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