Farm Maintenance Specialist

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Position Type: Full Time
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Description
Midway University is seeking a high energy Farm Maintenance Specialist. This is a
full-time, hourly position that will focus on the upkeep of pastures, fencing and equipment to support the Equine Studies program. Hours
will vary based upon the needs of the farm. Some evening, weekend and holiday work will be required.

Examples of work duties,
include but are not limited to:

• Maintain pastures for optimum growth, including mowing, harrowing, seeding, and making
  recommendations for herbicide and fertilizer application.
• Operate, maintain, and repair various types of equipment including
  front-end loaders, power movers, manure spreaders, saws, sprayers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand pruners and pole saws.
• Operate, maintain, and repair light or medium weight trucks
• Operate, maintain, and repair tractors and implements used to
  maintain fields as needed
• Light to medium duty carpentry work to repair barns, stalls, equine jumps, etc.
• Regular
  maintenance of automatic waterers
• Work alongside other people within the department and other department personnel in competing
  assigned tasks
• Assist the Farm Manager with training students in the operation, maintenance, and repair of farm and
  facilities.

Qualifications
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s preferred. 1-3 years’ prior
farm experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to work outdoors, year-round in all types of
weather is required. Commercial chemical applicator’s license or willingness to obtain is required. Prior experience working with horses is
preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

At this time, Midway
University is unable to provide new employment visa sponsorship. Consideration will be given to candidates who are already authorized to
work for any employer in the United States.

Midway University is an equal opportunity employer.

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