Temporary Dairy Technician: Milking, Livestock & Equipment

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca, NY seeks an on-site Temporary Animal Technician to help oversee about 200 adult cattle and 30 calves. Responsibilities include milking, equipment operation (skid steer), and health-event reporting with emphasis on animal welfare.

This 6-month, full-time on-site position requires a high school diploma, dairy milking experience, CDL Class B with air brake, ability to lift 100 lb, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience milking in a dairy milking parlor.
• Experience driving farm equipment, skid steers & ATV.
• Basic reading, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs. and perform physical tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess a NYS CDL CLASS B license with air brake endorsement.
• Pre-employment drug test required; random drug/alcohol testing.
• Willingness to work in seasonal and challenging animal environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves.
• Milking cows twice daily and operating dairy equipment.
• Operate a skid steer and perform facility maintenance.
• Report and manage health events as needed.
• Travel with farm vehicles for feed and livestock transport when required.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Stamina/Physical strength

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

ATV operation

Job description

Cornell University’s Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca, NY seeks an on-site Temporary Animal Technician to help oversee about 200 adult cattle and 30 calves. Responsibilities include milking, equipment operation (skid steer), and health-event reporting with emphasis on animal welfare.

This 6-month, full-time on-site position requires a high school diploma, dairy milking experience, CDL Class B with air brake, ability to lift 100 lb, and strong communication.