Temporary Casual- Dairy Barn

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,008 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Temporary Casual Dairy Barn employee at the St. Paul Campus. This part-time position involves milking, animal handling, and maintaining barn facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to lift heavy weights. Preferred qualifications include general farm labor experience and livestock handling skills. Pay ranges from $15.25 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.

Join a team committed to animal care and support research initiatives within the department of Animal Science.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 120 lbs; 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License required.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Handle dairy cattle and perform milking tasks.
• Monitor animal health and maintain housing facilities.
• Provide support for research activities in dairy facilities.
• Keep accurate records of feed and intake data.

Skills

General farm labor experience

Experience in operating farm tractors and equipment

Experience in milking and livestock handling

Ability to lift up to 120 lbs

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Dairy management software

Feed management software

Tractors and feed mixers

Job description

Temporary Casual‑ Dairy Barn

This position is not eligible for H‑1B or Green Card sponsorship. It is a temporary (67 days or less in a calendar year) or casual (14 hours or less a week) appointment in the University of Minnesota – St. Paul Campus Dairy Barn, Department of Animal Science.

Location: Twin Cities
Employment Type: Part‑Time (Regular)

Responsibilities

• Milking
  • Handle dairy cattle, moving them to and from the milking parlor and housing areas.
  • Set up parlor and holding areas, milk cows, and perform cleanup tasks after milking.
  • Monitor general health and well‑being of animals.
  • Identify animals in need of attention, administer corrective action or report to the supervisor.
  • Keep accurate records, both in paper form and in dairy management software programs.
• Utility
  • Handle dairy cattle, moving them to and from the parlor and housing areas.
  • Maintain animal stalls and housing areas, clean and bed stalls.
  • Keep all feed and walking lanes clean and clear of manure and debris.
  • Push feed and maintain feed bunks.
  • Clean and maintain water buckets and troughs.
  • Maintain bedded pack compost barn using tractor and tiller attachment.
• Calf Chores
  • Feed young stock, monitor health of animals and maintain clean housing facilities.
  • Administer treatments or procedures as needed.
• Feeding
  • Monitor intakes of animals and adjust as needed.
  • Using feed management software, prepare daily rations and batch reports.
  • Operate Jaylor feed mixer to mix and deliver feed.
  • Operate feed tractor and mixer to mix and deliver feed.
  • Keep accurate records of feed and intake data.
• Research Support
  • Provide logistics and labor support to researchers and lab staff working in the dairy facilities.
  • Typical tasks include moving and handling animals, taking samples or keeping records.
• Miscellaneous Barn Chores
  • Cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
  • Light maintenance of facilities and equipment.
  • Herd health checks and observations.
  • Review of records and data entry. Various animal husbandry tasks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• A valid Minnesota Driver's License.
• Must be able to lift up to 120 lbs; 50 lbs repeatedly.

Preferred Qualifications

• General farm labor experience.
• Experience in operating farm tractors and equipment.
• Experience in milking, livestock handling, administration of oral, intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous therapeutic medications.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 – $30.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and are required, whenever necessary, to provide specific and verifiable evidence of eligibility to occupy positions. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing equal access to and opportunities in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.