What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Technician position at Blackberry?
The Livestock Technician is responsible for assisting in the care of livestock responsibilities required for the day to day operations and maintenance of the livestock/farm areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for caring for all Livestock including; Sheep, Donkeys, Horses, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Quails & Turkeys
- Maintains and sanitizes the livestock/farm buildings
- Repairs and maintains fences and other structures
- Assists in observing, reporting and treating (within reason) any signs of disease/disorders of livestock
- Assists with pasture seeding, maintaining and rotation of grazing paddocks
- Assists in safety procedures and understands all sanitation safety
- Understands State of TN Livestock standards & requirements
- Ensures all livestock are fed according to scheduled times
- Promotes livestock program as often as possible
- Develops and adheres to farm plan, to include animal health and nutrition protocol
- Assists Garden staff in garden maintenance and harvest when daily livestock duties are completed
- Alerts Farmstead Manager when extra labor help or supplies are needed to complete tasks
Previous experience with livestock is required. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to be on feet for majority of the day. All applicants must be able to safely operate a golf cart or company vehicle. This position would require consistent weekends.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- No Supervisory Responsibility
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma (college Animal Science training a plus)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be able to communicate with all levels of Team Members & Guests in a professional and courteous manner
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Understanding of Basic math
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to be on feet for majority of the day
- Must be able to safely operate a golf cart or company vehicle
WORK ENVIORMENT
- 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property
- Dairy/Livestock Barn Facility
Blackberry Farm provides a world class hospitality experience for our guests. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.
- James Beard Award WinnerBest Wine Program
- James Beard Award WinnerBest Chef Southeast Travel & Leisure Magazine
- -#1 Resort in North America Andrew Harper
- -#1 Food and Wine Resort Travel & Leisure Magazine
- -#1 Service in North America
- 4,200 Acre Working Farm setting the standard for Farm to Table Cuisine
Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.