Farm Animal Attendant

Farm Animal Attendant
ANIMAL SCIENCE PROGRAM, University of Minnesota Crookston

POSITION: One, full-time position at $23.18 per hour working 40 hours a week. Hours and days of work can vary as determined by the supervisor. T

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operation, maintenance and record keeping functions related primarily to the care of beef cattle, sheep, and goats, with occasional care of dairy cattle and swine. Duties include on-campus and on-pasture:

• Daily feeding and watering of animals in assigned care
• Ensure that animal bedding is provided and maintained to standards
• Observe, monitor, and care for animal health and conditions daily, informing supervisor of any issues which might require veterinarian care and attention,
• Complete assigned record-keeping including: feeding records, breeding, health, birth and disposal records;
• Assist supervisor in training, mentoring and guiding student workers
• As directed by supervisor, assist in treatment of injuries and other treatments including castrations, docking, hoof trimming, artificial insemination, blood sample collections, and vaccine administration;
• Construct and repair barbed-wire, electric, and other fences;
• Monitor/control pests and parasites;
• Clean and maintain sanitation of barns, pens, working facilities, water tanks and other animal facilities;
• Maintain and operate skid steers, pickups, trailers, and other farm equipment; make minor repairs on equipment, tools and facilities;
• Ensure that assigned work area is a clean and safe environment for working, learning and presentation to the public
• Work closely with faculty to coordinate animal care with academic and research needs;
• Follow all Standard Operating Protocols and all Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) standards and record-keeping requirements including any additional IACUC requirements established under faculty-led research protocols.
• Complete all IACUC and university mandated training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of related experience in animal care including an understanding of cattle, sheep, and goat breeding and care; or high school graduate with a combination of related academic coursework and applicable work experience totaling three years; ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs., ability to work variable hours and days depending on animal needs and the needs of academic programs; ability to work outdoors in all types of weather; possession of a valid driver's license; and ability to read, write, and understand English. Final job offer contingent upon complete background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post secondary education; bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field; demonstrated experience working with farm animals; demonstrated experience with equipment operation (skid steer, tractor, truck/trailer); and good interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.

Pay Range: $23.18 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Visit https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job for complete application instructions and to apply electronically. Calls of inquiry welcome by contacting Dr. Anthony Kern, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, by phone: (218) 281-8360 or email: akern@umn.edu.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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