Oklahoma State University · 21 hours ago
Ranch Hand - OSU Research Range BS9492
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.75/hr - $19.50/hr
1+ years expOklahoma State University is a leading institution focused on agriculture and natural resources research. The Ranch Hand position involves assisting with the care and maintenance of research projects, animals, and facilities at the OSU Research Range, primarily focusing on cattle and supporting technical research activities.
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Responsibilities
Assisting with the overall care and maintenance of research projects, animals and facilities associated with the OSU Research Range
Working closely with the station staff & researchers to provide care for animals (primarily cattle)
Providing technical support to research projects, including common farming activities and specific research support activities
Maintenance, repair and construction of equipment and equipment operation
Completing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Vocational/Technical training with one year of work related experience or two years of work related experience without technical training. Work related experiences include but are not limited to: familiarity with livestock management, forages, range management, prescribed fire, natural resource management, pulling livestock trailers, equipment operations, equipment repair, and basic research practices in agricultural or natural resources management
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license. Must maintain a cell phone capable of communication with calls, emails, and text
Good mechanical aptitude required
Must have an eye for detail to help implement a preventive maintenance program
Must be able to maintain, make repairs, and operate various research equipment including general agricultural equipment such as tractors, skid loaders, chain saws, hay equipment, and sprayers
Basic understanding of small engine operation, carpentry, plumbing, and painting
Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology
Preferred
Vocational/Technical In areas such as Plant & Soil Science, Biosystems Engineering, Animal Science, Agricultural Education, Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences or closely related field
Three years work-related experience to include operation of farm/ranch equipment and management of livestock, range, research projects, and data. Experience in artificial insemination and pregnancy checking
CDL Class A driver's license
An Oklahoma Ag Chemical Technical Service Applicators or Demonstration and Research license
Artificial insemination certification
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
2020 (70)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
Roger Reid
CEO
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