Jose jorge Nava Perez
River Grove,IL
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Churchill Downs
River Grove, Illinois
03.1989 - 10.2024
- Grooming horses, hot walker, feeding horses
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
- Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Churchill Downs
03.1989 - 10.2024