Beef Cattle Care Technician I (Mead, NE)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural research is seeking a dedicated Beef Cattle Care Technician I to join their team. This role involves caring for cattle at a state-of-the-art research facility, ensuring their health and nutrition while maintaining feeding equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in livestock care, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about animal science and agriculture.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Retirement Plans

Vacation and Sick Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 1 year of agricultural experience required.
• Ability to work around large animals and valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Care for cattle and maintain healthy livestock for research.
• Perform daily assessments and maintain farm equipment.

Skills

Livestock Care

Farm Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Feeding Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Position Information

Working Title: Beef Cattle Care Technician I

Department: Animal Science-0830

Requisition Number: S_241099

Posting Open Date: 11/11/2024

Application Review Date: 11/22/2024

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Description of Work: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is consistently recognized as a top employer by Forbes, offering a supportive work environment, robust professional development, and comprehensive benefits. We invest in our employees through benefits like:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Ithaca, Wahoo, and Ceresco, NE. Beef research conducted at ENREEC includes the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art, commercial-scale feedlot research center that opened in June 2024. ENREEC is an easy 30-minute drive from either Lincoln or Omaha.

As a Beef Cattle Care Technician I, you will:

• Be directly responsible for care of cattle at the Beef Research Feedlot, including maintaining healthy cattle for nutrition-based research, proper and timely delivery of feed, and operating associated farm and feeding equipment.
• Perform daily assessments and treatment of cattle and complete checks on associated facilities (i.e. fences, feed, water, etc.). Maintain and repair equipment and fences as needed.
• Assist with general construction and maintenance of facilities, cattle movements, and support graduate students with research trials.

Outdoor work in inclement weather and irregular hours is required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of paid or unpaid agricultural experience with providing care for livestock and/or operation and maintenance of farm and feeding equipment. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work around large animals necessary.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

How to Apply: Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your experience with the care and management of livestock animals, including both paid and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations). Make sure to include the number of years of experience.
• * Do you have basic computer skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience in jobs that have required good verbal and written communication skills.