Dairy Farm Attendant Milking Calves & Care

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation days

Holiday leave

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Tuition Aid

Résumé du poste

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an experienced and dependable individual to join the Teaching Dairy team and support the daily care of a 175-cow dairy herd and approximately 25 calves.

This hands-on role combines animal care, facility maintenance, and operation of farm equipment while supporting a safe, clean, and productive environment for animals, students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 months experience in an agricultural or animal care setting.
• Experience driving farm equipment, specifically a skid steer and ATV.
• Basic reading, writing and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting 100 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must possess a NYS CDL CLASS B license with air brake endorsement or be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete and maintain an updated Driver Qualification File.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily care for adult cattle and calves, including milking, feeding, monitoring animal health and well-being, and assisting with calving and basic treatments.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary facilities and equipment, including barns, stalls, feeding areas, milking equipment, and calf housing.
• Safely operate farm equipment, including a feed truck, ATV, and skid steer, while maintaining required CDL and DOT standards.
• Operate and monitor sand separation equipment and support manure and bedding management, including troubleshooting and coordinating processing activities.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

CDL Class B license (air brake)

Basic reading/writing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Skid steer operation

ATV operation

Description du poste

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an experienced and dependable individual to join the Teaching Dairy team and support the daily care of a 175-cow dairy herd and approximately 25 calves.

This hands-on role combines animal care, facility maintenance, and operation of farm equipment while supporting a safe, clean, and productive environment for animals, students, faculty, staff, and visitors.