Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals-Livestock

All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of goats. Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock: administer medication as needed; assist with hauling water when winter and drought conditions eliminate natural sources of water for goats. Assist with supplemental feeding (when weather or quality of forage precludes use of range forage); assist with weed control on grazing areas (including noxious, invasive and poisonous plant species); attend to kidding goats (including night checks); attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring in cold winter months; bed down animals at appropriate night site; brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes; break ice over frozen water sources; care for newly born offspring; ensure newly born offspring stand and nurse; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; feed supplemental rations; feed, water and tend to the dogs (both guard and working dogs) and horses; guard against predatory animals and from eating poisonous and/or noxious plants; identify and locate the more nutrient dense cool season grasses within grazing areas; identify livestock that are preparing to give birth; intensely monitor and treat both mother and young offspring vulnerable to hot or cold temperatures and sickness; keep accurate record of new offspring born; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feeding; monitor animals for weight gain, thrift and health problems; monitor for birthing problems and take correct actions when problems are identified; monitor pregnant does for abortion/malnutrition/pregnancy toxemia and other pregnancy related conditions; repair and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage. Job will also require snow and ice removal. Work may include weekends, evenings, or overtime as necessary. The employer will provide notice of schedule changes as far in advance as possible. Employer guarantees to pay at least the AEWR but reserves the right to pay more based on tenure with the company, experience, skill, performance, attendance, and other factors.

Requirements: 2 months of experience. See Addendum C