*Jobseekers* If you are interested in the position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. JOB TITLE: Hay Farm/Livestock Worker REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 80lbs. Must have at least 3 months experience working and attending to livestock. Must be able to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision and spending the majority of work days on the range. Will need to be able to live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended period of times. Must be experienced in working outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes, biting insects and extreme temperature. Must be able to perform extensive sitting or walking. Must also be able to operate equipment and farm machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, such as tractors for supplemental feeding purposes and ATVs for movement of livestock. Must maintain and manage remote housing locations in a safe and responsible manner. Must drive farm equipment. JOB DESCRIPTION: All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of hay and livestock. The larger percentage of work activities will be related to general farm work/irrigation/hay production. Will perform any combination of the following tasks, to include: Adjust alignment of pipes; Adjust gates and pipe connections to control water flow; Adjust valves to start and/or adjust water flow; Apply medications to cuts and bruises; Assemble and place people in assigned patterns in fields; Assist with irrigating forage; Evaluate the condition of the crop/weather and adjust harvesting and post-harvest activity based on evaluation; Loading/unloading trucks; Maintain/drive/attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivated, fertilized, apply chemicals and harvest crops; Maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; Operate, maintain and repair all components of a s Operate multiple types of pumps; Removal of excess plant growth from farm grounds; Remove pipe from fields and place in storage; Remove pipe from storage; Shovel and pack dirt in low spots or cut trenches to direct water flow; Use proper material and methods to repair irrigation equipment; Apply herbicides to noxious, invasive and poisonous plant species on grazing areas; Assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; Assist with castration of livestock; Assist with the vaccination of livestock by herding into corrals and/or stalls or manually restraining animals; Attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring (including night checks); Brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes; Repair and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage; Clean and disinfect livestock corral, pens and handling facilities; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; Guard against predatory animals and from eating poisonous and/or anxious plants; Lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon; Spray livestock with insecticide. ANTICIPATED HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK: Up to 48 hours per week. Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: February 15, 2025 to December 14, 2025. APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 16, 2025. JOB LOCATION: Various range lands in San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado PAY: $16.63/hour, paid twice monthly, plus room and board. Employer provides housing to house worker in San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado. Worksite location may vary depending on season, weather and grazing Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hou s worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers." HOW TO APPLY: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please contact local South Central Workforce Center in Monte Vista or Alamosa. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost). WFC STAFF: Official Job Announcement (ETA 790) is attached to this job posting under "Documents".