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Livestock Technician

Blackberry Farm

Posted on: 15 Mar 2024

Job Location: Walland, US

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location
Blackberry Farm - Walland, TN

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Any

Description and Qualifications

The Livestock Technician is responsible for assisting in the care of livestock responsibilities required for the day to day operations and maintenance of the livestock/farm areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for caring for all Livestock including; Sheep, Donkeys, Horses, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Quails & Turkeys
Maintains and sanitizes the livestock/farm buildings
Repairs and maintains fences and other structures
Assists in observing, reporting and treating (within reason) any signs of disease/disorders of livestock
Assists with pasture seeding, maintaining and rotation of grazing paddocks
Assists in safety procedures and understands all sanitation safety
Understands State of TN Livestock standards & requirements
Ensures all livestock are fed according to scheduled times
Promotes livestock program as often as possible
Develops and adheres to farm plan, to include animal health and nutrition protocol
Assists Garden staff in garden maintenance and harvest when daily livestock duties are completed
Alerts Farmstead Manager when extra labor help or supplies are needed to complete tasks

Previous experience with livestock is required. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to be on feet for majority of the day. All applicants must be able to safely operate a golf cart or company vehicle. This position would require consistent weekends.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No Supervisory Responsibility

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma (college Animal Science training a plus)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to communicate with all levels of Team Members & Guests in a professional and courteous manner

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Understanding of Basic math

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to be on feet for majority of the day
Must be able to safely operate a golf cart or company vehicle

WORK ENVIORMENT

4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property
Dairy/Livestock Barn Facility

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm provides a world class hospitality experience for our guests. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.

James Beard Award WinnerBest Wine Program
James Beard Award WinnerBest Chef Southeast
Travel & Leisure Magazine#1 Resort in North America
Andrew Harper#1 Food and Wine Resort
Travel & Leisure Magazine#1 Service in North America
4,200 Acre Working Farm setting the standard for Farm to Table Cuisine

Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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