School Farm Attendant

FARM ATTENDANT

POSITION: SCHOOL FARM ATTENDANT (PART - TIME)

REPORTING AUTHORITY:

The incumbent reports directly to the Agricultural Science Teacher who provides daily supervision based on key accountabilities of the job.

ROLE AND CORE FUNCTION

The Farm Attendant is assigned to Bishop Anstey High School East and provides support to the Agricultural Classes with crop production and maintenance of the Agricultural Unit including care of poultry and livestock.

The core responsibility is farming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs farming duties such as plowing, harrowing, cultivating, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting farm crops on assigned plots.
• Cares for livestock and poultry, including the cleaning, feeding, and weighing of animals.
• Checks animals for - diseases and other disorders and administering medication as needed.
• Mix soil, sand and fertilizers according to specifications.
• Prepares insecticide solutions and operating spray equipment on assigned plots for insect control.
• Performs maintenance (changing oil / applying grease) and minor repairs to farm equipment and machinery.
• Assists with the general repair and maintenance of farm structures (rabbit hutches, poultry house etc.)
• Operates farm machinery (tractor, light machinery)
• Assists with emergency maintenance / janitorial requests
• Assists with demonstrating practical skills to students.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A minimum of three CSEC passes, one of which must be Agricultural Science would be an asset
• At least one (1) year experience in Agriculture or related field
• Certificate in Crop & Livestock Production would be an asset.
• Experience with fertilizer usage would be an asset
• Experience with pest control would be an asset

 EQUIPMENT

• Farming equipment, insecticide solution

OTHER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS –

July 31, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.