Assistant To Farm Superintendent; Hadley Farm

Title: Assistant To Farm Superintendent (Hadley Farm)

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: College of Natural Sciences

Department: Center for Agriculture

Work Location: Hadley

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Assistant Farm Superintendent will work closely with the Farm Superintendent and Equine Barn Manager to support the daily operation of the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) Hadley Farm Research and Education Center. Duties include conducting daily facility inspection, maintenance, and repair, serving as a primary support person for federal capacity-funded research, daily maintenance of animal health and well-being, Veterinary and Animal Science Program curriculum, and public outreach programs conducted at the Hadley Farm.

Facility and Grounds / Pasture Maintenance:

• Conduct daily inspection of facilities, including barns, fences, shelters, and pastures.
• Maintain professional standards for biosecurity, organization, and safety.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of facilities (barns, fences, roadways, paddocks, etc.) and grounds (lawns, pastures, etc.).
• Operate farm equipment and motor vehicles, including but not limited to tractors, loaders, truck / trailer, mowers, utility vehicles, etc. to conduct maintenance and travel to work sites.
• Apply pesticides / herbicides as needed and directed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of pasture management programs-based on the needs and goals of the equine operations and best management practices.
• Assist with facility snow removal and grounds treatment for ice and related hazards.
• Assist with hay and forage production and the transport thereof, manage and spread manure, apply pesticides/herbicides as needed and directed.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with electric fencing, shelters, watering systems; perform basic carpentry and plumbing. Perform facility maintenance / repairs / improvements and notify supervisors of required work orders.

Animal Care:

• Coordinate and participate in the daily care and watering / feeding of horses and livestock, including cleaning stalls and paddocks, turning out horses, and related tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance of equine animal health, including daily observation, administration of prescribed treatments, and participation in monitoring programs (such as body condition scoring).
• Provide day - to - day handling of horses, including stallions and foals, to ensure safety of animals and students.
• Assist with the breeding and birthing of university horses.
• Assist with the coordination of veterinary and related appointments, assisting as needed. Maintains barn calendar for upcoming appointments.
• Implement standard operating procedures based on evidence-based best management practice protocols provided by the facility.
• Assist in the organization and preparation of horses, livestock, and the farm facilities for classes, research, sales, and public outreach events.
• Respond to routine and emergency animal health situations.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain detailed census, production, and medical records.
• Regularly inventory supplies, feed, and medications. Notify supervisors when supplies need to be re-ordered.
• Schedule, train, and supervise student and temporary / seasonal workers, review and submit weekly timesheets as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all University Farm Protocols and Biosecurity Guidelines, IACUC and Animal Care Guidelines, and FDA, USDA, and State Laws.
• Support classroom and laboratory education and research programs that directly involve the Horses, Equine Barn, and / or the Hadley Farm.
• Assist in the development of curriculum.
• Coach students and employees in the daily routine management…