Job Description:
Job Description of Grazing Operations Worker working in Geneva, City under Agriculture and Fisheries Job Industry
A Grazing Operations Worker in Geneva under the Agriculture and Fisheries Job Industry is responsible for managing and maintaining grazing systems that support livestock health, pasture sustainability, and overall farm productivity. This role plays a key part in ensuring that grazing animals, such as cattle, sheep, or goats, are rotated and monitored effectively to promote efficient land use and animal well-being.
Duties include moving livestock between grazing plots based on pasture conditions, setting up and maintaining temporary fencing, checking water supplies, and inspecting the health and behavior of animals while in the field. The worker also assists with pasture assessments, such as monitoring grass growth, soil condition, and identifying overgrazed or underutilized areas.
Daily responsibilities may involve repairing gates and fences, maintaining feeding stations or mobile shelters, and keeping detailed records of grazing patterns, animal counts, and pasture health. The role also requires close coordination with livestock handlers and farm supervisors to plan rotations and manage resources.
Work is primarily outdoors and physically demanding, requiring stamina and the ability to work in changing weather conditions. This position supports sustainable grazing practices and contributes to the efficiency and ecological health of Geneva’s agricultural landscape.
