Position Vacancy ID:

102344

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:

AM Milker

Official Title:

ANIM RESEARCH TECH OB(46072)

Hiring Department:

A078600-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/DAIRY FORG RES

FTE:

100%

Term:

This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $13.11

Job Summary:

The main responsibility of this position is maintaining an efficient milking team, assure all protocols are followed in the parlor and that treatment, sample collection and reporting are completed as defined by written protocols. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner. This position uses the employees experience to complete the necessary task with limited supervision.

To be successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be done and to get it done.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:

A criminal background check will be conducted
Ability to lift 50 pounds

1. Safety certification: RARC Animal User Orientation online, RARC species specific training online (Biomethodology of cattle)
2. "Biomethodology of Cattle" (cattle handling) and supplemental videos listed below:
- Chute Safety
- How to get a cow up
- Restraint Halter
3. Safety training for animal users, including 1 on 1 hands on instruction
4. UHS- Animal contact risk questionnaire

Schedule Comment:

Shifts are 10 hours per day (3:30AM to 1:30PM)
Rotating weekends and holidays

Contact:

Shan Betzold
sbetzold@wisc.edu
608-643-2438
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

To apply, you will be asked to submit a resume and references highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. You will be asked to provide three references within the application process.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Probationary Period will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: 23 Jun 2017 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: 7 Jul 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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