Agricultural Assistant
- Employer
- University of Idaho
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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University of Idaho
Agricultural Assistant
Location: Moscow
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $16.80 per hour, or higher depending on experience and education. Includes a 5% Night Shift Differential
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
Responsible for milking approximately 120 Holstein cows in a double 6 herringbone parlor once per day.
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Performing daily, weekly, and monthly periodic maintenance.
- Cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment.
- Daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas.
- Organizing and maintaining inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process.
- Training and directing students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor.
- Identifying and treating udder health problems.
- Assisting cows in parturition.
- Working with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and other duties as assigned.
This is a night shift position, but may alternate shifts every 3 months. The night shift works from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, while the day shift works 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with animal husbandry.
- Dairy equipment operation (milking machines, computers and milking parlor equipment).
- General animal care practices as they relate to cattle; good safety practices.
- Experience with, and willingness to work with animals and outdoors.
- Keeping complete and accurate records.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Dairy, and willingness to participate in team environment.
- Experience with operating procedures at the University of Idaho Dairy Center.
- Animal science research and education.
- Experience with good laboratory practice standards and their application.
- Experience with milking.
- Experience following specific instructions, directions, and working independently.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Bend, scoop, lift and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbs.
- Work with and handle cattle in a safe manner, according to protocol.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004130P
Posting Date: 09/19/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
First consideration will be given to applications received by December 4, 2023.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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