Job Description

Position InformationPosition InformationWorking Title Beef Cattle Care Technician II (Mead, NE)
Department Animal Science-0830
Requisition Number S_241098
Posting Open Date 11/11/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/22/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of WorkThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is consistently recognized as a top employer by Forbes, offering a supportive work environment, robust professional development, and comprehensive benefits, making UNL the premier choice for career growth in the state.We invest in our employees through benefits like:

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

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and shape the future of livestock agriculture!This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Ithaca, Wahoo, and Ceresco, NE. Beef research conducted at ENREEC includes the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art, commercial-scale feedlot research center that opened in June 2024. ENREEC is an easy 30 minute drive from either Lincoln or Omaha.As a Beef Cattle Care Technician II, you will:

• Be directly responsible for care of cattle at the Beef Research Feedlot. This may include managing cattle grazing pastures, assisting in movements of cattle, managing feed ingredients, proper and timely delivery of feed, and maintaining healthy cattle to be used in nutrition-based research. Specific duties assigned could vary based on needs of the unit and/or skills of the successful candidate.
• Perform maintenance on feedlot facilities and equipment including building fences, repairing broken machinery, etc.
• Assist graduate students with relevant research trials and perform other related feedlot tasks as necessary.

Outdoor work in inclement weather and irregular hours are required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Within the industry, this position may be referred to as a herdsman, feedlot hand, or cowboy.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: .
Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of paid or unpaid agricultural experience in providing care for livestock and/or operation and maintenance of farm and feeding equipment. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work around large animals necessary. General knowledge of animal health and/or basic animal husbandry is required.
• Knowledge of farm equipment use and maintenance essential.
• Good communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification and UNL\'s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required Yes
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 Yes
Posted Salary Salary commensurate with education and experience
How to ApplyClick on \xe2\x80\x9cApply for this Job\xe2\x80\x9d. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.For questions or accommodations related to this position contactdvogt7@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Mead, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please describe your experience providing care for livestock and/or operating and maintaining farm and feeding equipment including both paid and unpaid experience (i.e. work on family operations). Make sure to indicate the number of years of experience.(Open Ended Question) * * Please describe your knowledge of animal health and/or basic animal husbandry.(Open Ended Question) * * Please detail your knowledge of farm equipment use and maintenance.(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have basic computer skills?

• Yes
• No
• * Please describe your experience in jobs that have required good verbal and written communication skills.

(Open Ended Question)Required DocumentsRequired Documents Optional Documents

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