Requisition Number: S_260079

Department: Animal Science-0830

Description of Work:

• Be directly responsible for care of cattle at the Beef Research Feedlot. This may include managing cattle grazing pastures, assisting in movements of cattle, managing feed ingredients, proper and timely delivery of feed, and maintaining healthy cattle to be used in nutrition-based research. Specific duties assigned could vary based on needs of the unit and/or skills of the successful candidate.
• Perform maintenance on feedlot facilities and equipment including building fences, repairing broken machinery, etc.
• Assist graduate students with relevant research trials and perform other related feedlot tasks as necessary.

• Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs
• Retirement plans with university matching contributions
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of paid or unpaid agricultural experience in providing care for livestock and/or operation and maintenance of farm and feeding equipment.  Additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work around large animals necessary. General knowledge of animal health and/or basic animal husbandry is required.
• Knowledge of farm equipment use and maintenance essential.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification and UNL's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee certification upon hire.

Posted Salary: $20.00/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

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