Livestock Worker 1 - Penn National Race Course (Permanent part-time)

Department of Agriculture

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Location: PA
Type: Full-Time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-18

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Livestock Worker 1 - Penn National Race Course (Permanent part-time)

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Livestock Worker 1 - Penn National Race Course (Permanent part-time)

Salary

$17.38 Hourly

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Part-time

Job Number

N-2026-40296

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Penn Ntl Rctrk

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

50000

Position Number

00215601

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00043172

Bureau / Division

Penn National Racetrack

Worksite Address

777 Hollywood Blvd

City

Grantville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17028

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

zbender@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you experienced in working with horses? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the dynamic field of horse racing! The Department of Agriculture is looking for candidates to fill a Livestock Worker position at Penn National Racetrack, where you will assist Veterinarians in handling horses and recording essential sample data. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission. Do not miss your chance to be part of the thrilling world of horse racing—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Livestock Worker 1 role involves overseeing designated horses, collecting urine samples, packaging them according to established protocols, and completing necessary documentation, while also assisting with various farm tasks. This includes identifying the sample kit in the Test Barn Lab and verifying the sample numbers on the urine cup, blood tubes, security straps, and witness receipt. You will be responsible for escorting the assigned horse from the unsaddling area to the Test Barn, ensuring the horse is directed to a water bucket with clean, fresh water, and remaining present during the tattoo reading by Livestock Worker 2 to confirm validation. Throughout the sampling process, the you must maintain visual contact with the horse until all samples are collected, ensuring the horse drinks from the designated water bucket and stays in the Test Barn until the sampling is complete. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Permanent part-time employmentWork hours are 5:45 PM to 10:45 PM, Wednesday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Experience in general farm work; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions.Post Employment Requirement: This position will require possession of a Commission Employee License once hired.Preferred Qualification (not required):Experience work