Demonstrated ability to:
o operate farm machinery such ad tractors, cultivators, milking machines, and barn-cleaning equipment.
o respond appropriately to current animal and farm production issues.
o identify cull animals.
o select appropriate breeding stock and to breed and birth animals.
o calculate feed by species for ordering purposes.
o administer medications for each species.
o perform minor repairs on farm equipment and buildings.
o follow oral and written directions and keep accurate records.
o instruct agricultural students in the operation of farm equipment and growing crops.
o instruct agricultural students in caring for livestock.
o work extended hours outdoors, outside of normal business hours, endure hard manual labor under varied climatic conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
o walk two miles in forty minutes without stopping for purposes of walking pastures and moving cattle.
o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o report needs and ideas for program improvement.
o instruct agricultural students in caring for livestock.
o interact with the public and represent the School District in a positive manner.
o work with volunteer groups, organizing, setting up and planning volunteer events.
o attend industry related trainings to keep abreast of modern farming and livestock techniques with the approval of the supervisor.
o maintain a yearly Professional Development Plan with the approval of the supervisor.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Special Note:
- So that the farmer may be available to deal with issues (especially with animals) which may not occur during "typical" work hours, The School District of Philadelphia provides housing as a fringe benefit.
- Weekend and holidays may be required.
- Rotational on-call responsibilities during the time substitute farmers are working, serving as back-up
