Agricultural Facilities Assistant (15-20 hours per week)

October 21, 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: Agricultural Facilities Assistant (15-20 hours per week)

LOCATION: Agriscience South Campus

SALARY: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (Grant-funded)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: See attached job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in farm, livestock, or equine facility operations is strongly preferred.
2. Proficiency in operating farm machinery, including tractors, brush hogs, and utility vehicles preferred.
3. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
4. Ability to work independently and complete physically demanding tasks.
5. Comfortable working with students and youth in an educational setting.
6. Basic knowledge of animal care and safety protocols.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please submit your application through our website: http://www.applitrack.com/southingtonschools/onlineapp

• Review of applications may begin immediately

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Until filled

• The Southington Public Schools values the contributions a diverse workforce can have on our school community. Therefore, priority status of application screenings and interview opportunities will be given to applications of individuals from racially, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from persons with disabilities.

September 9, 2026 BOE Approved: 10/15/26

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Agricultural Facilities Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in farm, livestock, or equine facility operations is strongly preferred.
2. Proficiency in operating farm machinery, including tractors, brush hogs, and utility vehicles preferred.
3. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
4. Must successfully complete all required school district background checks and fingerprinting.
5. Ability to work independently and complete physically demanding tasks.
6. Comfortable working with students and youth in an educational setting.
7. Basic knowledge of animal care and safety protocols.

REPORTS TO: Director of Agricultural Science

JOB GOAL: The Agricultural Facilities Assistant supports the daily operations and seasonal maintenance of Southington High School's Agriscience facilities at our newly constructed South Campus.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility Maintenance & Operation

1. Water, pick manure, and drag the dry lot to maintain proper footing conditions.
2. Perform routine brush hogging/mowing of livestock pastures and alleyways outside of the pastures using tractor implements when needed.
3. Maintain equipment and facilities in a clean and operable condition, including tractors, attachments, gates, bathroom, water lines, fencing, and related equipment as needed.
4. Safely lift and move hay bales and grain bags for livestock feed as needed.
5. Assist with routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and grounds upkeep.
6. Monitor and maintain the gasoline and oil supply used for farm equipment; ensure fuel tanks are filled, two-stroke mixes are prepared as needed, and oil reserves are stocked for facility equipment.
7. Manage farm deliveries, including coordinating feed, hay, and supply drop-offs; work collaboratively with agriscience staff to determine inventory needs and communicate with vendors to schedule and receive deliveries.

Agriscience Facilities Support

1. Coordinate and maintain the weekend feeding schedule in collaboration with agriscience staff.

September 9, 2026 BOE Approved: 10/15/26

2. Feed and monitor companion animals, livestock, and equines on weekends or during holidays when Agriscience teachers are unavailable.
3. Observe animals for signs of illness or injury and report concerns promptly.
4. Clean and bed stalls, pens to ensure safe and functional environments.

Student & Program Collaboration

1. Provide guidance to student workers in proper animal handling, equipment use, and facility tasks. Oversee students practicing animal handling skills with animals over weekends and summer months.
2. Assist in preparing agricultural education spaces for student labs, events, and demonstrations.
3. Support the goals of the agriscience program by maintaining an environment that aligns with established safety practices and program expectations.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to lift 50+ pounds, including hay bales and feed bags.
2. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
3. Manual dexterity and physical ability to operate machinery and perform routine maintenance tasks.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Non-Union, 12-month position

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated annually by Director Agricultural Science.