Will perform a variety of tasks required for the upkeep, maintenance and general activities related to livestock boarding at the TVCC Livestock Center. May perform other duties as directed by the Manager of Physical Plant and/or Dean of CTE.

Repair and maintain all fences and irrigation pipes at the Livestock Center. May require basic welding and plumbing knowledge.

Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and tools located at the Livestock Center.

Ensure water troughs, hoses and tank heaters are in good working order at all times.

Perform routine tasks such as weeding, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering animals.

Provide snow and ice removal at the Livestock Center to ensure safety for animals, staff and students.

Ensures a safe learning environment for all activities at the Livestock Center.

Refers students to appropriate on-campus areas for special assistance.

Maintain a physical environment suitable for instruction.

Maintain office hours sufficient to support 1) training of student workers, 2) facility coordination, and 3) appropriate animal healthcare.

As needed, respond to Livestock Center needs after hours and/or on weekends for emergency animal care and emergency maintenance at the Livestock Center.

Conduct regular and frequent audits as required by supervisor.

Communicate with vendors, faculty, students, staff, and others to schedule intake of horses, livestock, hay, and other resources.

Ensure appropriate payment is received and accounted for each horse at the Livestock Center.

Coordinate the implementation of DragonFly Max to collect student, booster, and instructor forms as required in the Sonny Hansen Livestock Center Handbook.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including support for College Rodeo Team at the Fairgrounds and/or other duties with Physical Plant staff.

MANDATORY: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years’ experience in work-related areas; or any combination of education and experience to perform duties. Must be able to communicate and plan effectively and work well with students from diversified backgrounds. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED: Associates degree. Previous experience in a college setting.

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Valid driver's license required. Must possess or be able to obtain current skid steer certification.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to use normal and visual attention along with activities requiring manual dexterity and coordination to pull, push, carry, shovel, stretch, bend or lift for at least 50% of the work period or part-time normal and part-time concentrated attention and coordination. The position requires frequent and extended mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 80 pounds, 15-40% of the work period.

Outside working conditions are somewhat undesirable. Exposed to outside odor, noise, dust, heat, and hazards, over 50% of the work period. Potential for injuries as Livestock Coordinator may result in loss of time due to some exposure to health hazards. Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the office work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.