Farmer - SUNY Morrisville

Job Description: Campus Title: Farmer Budget Title: Farmer Unit: CSEA-ISU; view our generous state benefits summary here! Professional Rank and Salary Range: SG-9, $41,399 Duration: Calendar Year (this position follows a 12-month schedule) Brief Description of Duties: SUNY Morrisville is seeking a Farmer. Farmers perform general farm work including such activities as care of a dairy herd and may be in charge of a specific farm operation. They typically perform a variety of general or specific farm work tasks in caring for and managing dairy cattle, which may vary according to season and weather conditions. This position will focus primarily on milking cows, animal care, cleaning barns, feeding calves, and general farm work. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications * 3+ years of farm experience * Ability to operate farm equipment (primarily skid loader, tractor, etc.) * Willing and able to work with computerized equipment * Ability to keep written records of farm activities * Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and established protocols * Ability to work with students and assisting them in meeting their educational requirements * Working knowledge of modern dairy herd procedures, methods and techniques * Physically able to perform duties, including occasional heavy lifting, standing, walking and climbing Preferred Skills: * Working knowledge of the care of dairy animals * Working knowledge of the methods and equipment of milking parlor * Working knowledge of the procedures for handling dairy cattle Additional Information: SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at Application Instructions: Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration. Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).

Created: 2024-10-25