Dairy Herd Farm Worker

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Dairy Herd Farm Worker

Farm Worker

Supports daily farm and dairy operations, performing tasks such as feeding and caring for livestock, maintaining pastures and crops, and operating farm equipment. Assists with animal handling, equipment upkeep, facility cleaning, and seasonal farm activities. Ensures a clean, safe, and efficient working environment in support of teaching and research.

• Maintain facility/dairy as an excellent example of a teaching and research facility including cleanliness, and animal condition
• Bed, feed, milk and monitor condition of animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery
• Assist with animal transports and rotation of stock
• Provide manual labor, operate vehicles for animal transport
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

School of Veterinary Medicine

$15.90 - $19.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic…