Student Worker - Roth Farms

Job Summary

The Roth Farm Student Employee provides diligent, focused and thorough care to all livestock housed at the Roth Farm. Additionally, the position entails a variety of general farm chores and crop production tasks. The Roth Farm Student Employee works following established processes and procedures, but must also be adaptable to a dynamic work environment prone to changes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Care of livestock. Fieldwork consistent with the production of vegetables, small fruit and agronomic row crops. Operation of farm equipment. Repair of buildings, maintenance of facilities and equipment. Operation of retail farm market. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Reliability Willingness to learn Attentiveness to detail Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Occasionally lifting 25 lbs or less Frequently lifting 25 lbs or more Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Climbing ladders, scaffolds Occasionally running, climbing Using tools requiring high dexterity Outdoor exposure to weather Exposure to chemicals Exposure to moving machinery Exposure to unpleasant odors Exposure to animal feces and specimens May be exposed to animal bites, scratches and contagious diseases High noise environment High dust, dirt, grease environment Must hold valid driver’s license May have an alternative work schedule May be required to be on-call