Farm Operations Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Support farm labor needs with primary responsibility of supporting the livestock operations. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week. This position pays $20.39/hour, or applicable transfer rate in accordance with the ACSUM collective bargaining agreement. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform farm operations, including animal feeding, general facilities upkeep such as mowing lawns, weed trimming, snow removal, and field cultivation, including planting, tending, and harvesting crops.
• Assist where needed with all farm operations and maintenance.
• Operate farm equipment such as dairy robotic machines, tractors, skid steers, farm implements, and trucks.
• Assist with equipment and facility repairs and maintenance. Troubleshoot independently.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and students.
• Complete required safety training and maintain detailed records and reports.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with an associate's degree in agronomy, animal sciences, or a related field or equivalent work experience and training and sufficient experience, including three years of farm operations experience.
• Valid Maine driver's license and be eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy.
• Some knowledge of farm operations and procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable conditions.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding job tasks, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree in animal sciences or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of farm operations experience on a dairy farm.
• Milking and animal husbandry experience.
• Two years of hands-on mechanical experience, specifically with agricultural machinery and implements. 
• Knowledgeable with checking equipment and performing routine cleaning and minor maintenance as needed.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 25, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.