This position works closely with the Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager who oversee the beef/feedlot, cow/calf, sheep, and vet teaching and research units. Needs to be able to work well independently and with a team.

• Assist in the care and feeding of livestock
• Conduct routine maintenance of farm machinery, equipment, and building maintenance Move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, equipment and livestock
• Assist with skilled trades across all farm units
• Assist tradesmen by handling, holding, positioning, and collecting tools, supplies and equipment Operate tractors and trucks with agricultural equipment
• Clean barns, sheds, pens and related agricultural facilities and equipment
• Seasonal grounds keeping of farms
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

• One year satisfactory agricultural work experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator license(s) is necessary.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
• May require possession of appropriate Pesticide Application Registration/Certification
• May require possession or attainment of an MSU Fork Lift operator's permit prior to completion of applicable probation or trial period.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired from coursework from secondary school, technical, vocational, trade school and/or college in the field of animal science (preference for 2+ combined years of study)
• Basic skilled trades knowledge
• basic math and computer skills
• 1-2 years prior work experience in agriculture or related field

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume required

Work Hours

6 am - 2:30 pm, 10 days on, 4 days off (work M, T, W TH, F, Sat, Sun, M, T W, then off Th, F, Sat, Sun)

Building Location

BEEF CATTLE RSCH CTR

Website

HTTPS://WWW.CANR.MSU.EDU/SCAF/

Summary of Physical Demands

• Work in an environment with dust and animal dander
• Work with animals
• Physically intensive job

Summary of Health Risks

• Frequently lifting of over 75 pounds is required
• Capacity to walk fields and barns and remain on one’s feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work outdoors throughout the year

Bidding eligibility ends on 4/11/2023 at 11:55 PM