Multispecies Livestock Hand (Clay Center, NE)

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Clay Center (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Multispecies Livestock Hand for the Clay Center, NE area. You will work with cattle, pigs, and sheep, weighing, sorting, and monitoring animal health, while performing daily equipment and fence maintenance.

Responsibilities include feeding in winter and hay handling in summer; evenings/weekends may be required; a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between sites are essential. UNL offers competitive benefits and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year agriculture experience required; additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
• Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with and around cattle, pigs, and sheep.
• Be responsible for weighing, sorting, and animal health.
• Perform daily maintenance of machinery and fences.
• Feed livestock in the winter.
• Help with hay in the summer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED plus one year agriculture experience

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Multispecies Livestock Hand (Clay Center, NE)

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Multispecies Livestock Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department

Department USMARC-0937

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240849

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/21/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/17/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center ( USMARC ) is a 34,000-acre research facility near Clay Center, NE. All work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries. As a Multispecies Livestock Hand, you will:

• Work with and around cattle, pigs, and sheep
• Be responsible for weighing, sorting, and animal health
• Perform daily maintenance of machinery and fences
• Feed livestock in the winter
• Help with hay in the summer

This position requires some evening and weekend hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility, a valid driver’s license is required to travel between sites. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I. In the livestock or beef industry, this position is sometimes referred to as a herdsman or cowboy.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

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

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year agriculture experience required; additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures essential.
• Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large animals preferred but not required.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

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

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101

Job Type Full-Time

Work Location (City, State) Clay Center, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your experience with agriculture, farming, or ranching, including both paid employment and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations) (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe your experience maintaining equipment, machinery, fields and pastures. (Open Ended Question)