University of Nebraska-Lincoln · 10 hours ago
Beef Cattle Care Technician II (Ithaca, NE)
Ithaca, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
4+ years expThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. As a Beef Cattle Care Technician II, you will be responsible for the care of cattle, maintenance of feedlot facilities, and assisting with research trials.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska.
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