Agriculture/Animal Associate I at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109445

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for the care and management of young dairy cattle. Assists withe facilities maintenance and operation of farm equipment and robotic milking system, including some on-call responsibilities. Assist with research and teaching activities. Completes other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Animal Management:
Primarily responsible for feeding, care and management of cattle on farm. Includes feed mixing, deliver, and monitoring. Observing, reporting, and administering animal health and management protocols. Maintain sanitation of facilities.

20% - Essential - Facilities Maintenance:
Assist with operation of DeLaval robotic milking system, fence repair, pasture renovation, and building maintenance. Assist with lagoon operations for DHEC compliance.

20% - Essential - Operations:
Able to operate all farm equipment including tractors, trucks, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, feed wagon, hay grinder, and others as necessary. Works with farm manager and staff on maintenance of all farm equipment.

10% - Essential - Instruction and Research:
Coordinates with farm manager to prepare animals and supplies for research and teaching activities. Assists research and teaching faculty with sample collection and instruction activities. Assists or conducts tours for classes, camps, and visitors in a professional manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or related field
Work Exp 1-2 years - farm equipment and livestock experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or related field
Licenses - Bovine Artificial Insemination; Dairy Beef Quality Assurance
Work Exp 2-4 years - dairy farm experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Master's Degree - Animal husbandry, agriculture or related field
Licenses - Bovine Artificial Insemination; Dairy Beef Quality Assurance
Work Exp 2-4 years - dairy farm experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

15% - Exposure to heat or cold
15% - Exposure to dust/fumes
15% - Wet or humid
15% - Noise
15% - Vibration
15% - Mechanical hazards
15% - Chemical hazards
15% - Electrical hazards
5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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