AFS Student Worker

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Husbandry, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Food Science, Genetics, Physical Demands
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details ================

Posting Details ----------------

  • Job Title: AFS Student Worker
  • Requisition Number: DU10184
  • Department Name: 81070ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
  • Work Location: Lexington, KY
  • Salary Range: Starting at $12.00
  • Type of Position: Student Position
  • Time Status: Part-Time
  • Required Education: HS
  • Related Experience: To be discussed with hiring supervisor.

Attention to detail, good work ethic, punctuality, good communication skills. Required License/Registration/Certification: May require a drivers license Physical Requirements: Positions may require but not limited to: • Lifting • Bending • Squating • Repetitive motion • Working outside heat/cold temps/weather • Working with animals

Shift ------

Shifts vary - supervisor will work with individual schedules.

Job Summary ------------

This is typically a pre-hire position. Work on farm units. Duties will vary and may include but not limited to: • Cleaning stalls • Barns • Facilities • Feed • Handling animals • Operating equipment • Assisting with research projects

Supervisors will discuss each units specific needs and job duties. Most positions are located off campus at the farms: • Beef • Dairy • Equine • Poultry • Sheep • Swine • Feed Mill • A few are on campus: • Animal Lab • Meat Lab

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Abilities -------

Attention to detail Good work ethic Punctuality Good communication skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: • Farm and animal experience • Computer knowledge

Deadline to Apply: 12/23/26

Our University Community ------------------------

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of: • Race • Color • National origin • Ethnic origin • Religion • Creed • Age • Physical or mental disability • Veteran status • Uniformed service • Political belief • Sex • Sexual orientation • Gender identity • Gender expression • Pregnancy • Marital status • Genetic information • Social or economic status

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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