Farm Technician

Weekly Work
Hours
19.5

Compensation Range
N01-Hourly

Hourly Rate
$23.78 Hourly

FLSA
United
States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type
Staff

Position Summary

Responsible for providing
day-to-day farm operations in support of instructional programs. This position will be working with the Veterinary Technology
Department

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable about basic livestock care
  procedures.
• Ability to identify animal species, breeds, ages and sexes.
• Ability to identify signs of animal illnesses,
  diseases and injuries.
• Ability to multi-task and work positively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with
  individuals within the Dallas College community.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer
  service.
• Ability to comprehend instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning of holding areas,
  runs, stalls and pens assuring that animals receive food and water, bathing, and grooming, and providing humane handling when animals need
  to be moved.
• Daily care and feeding of various livestock and companion animals.
• Reports on any special health conditions of
  livestock and companion animals to supervisor.
• Demonstrated animal control knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Maintains
  accurate records of livestock and companion animals.
• Responsible for cleaning of holding areas, runs, stalls and pens assuring that
  animals receive food and water, bathing, and grooming, and providing humane handling when animals need to be moved.
• Daily care and
  feeding of various livestock and companion animals. Reports on any special health conditions of livestock and companion animals to
  supervisor.
• Working animals as needed for data collection and animal health.
• Maintains accurate records of livestock and
  companion animals.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs
  other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office
environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum
Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED & some experience with animal handling.
• Position will require working weekends
  and holidays.
• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a
fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented
in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965,
Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven
campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to
be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to
cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and
the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education
and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis
protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and
employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications
Deadline
March 5, 2026

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