Agriculture/Animal Assocoiate I - Piedmont Research and Education Center

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JOB SUMMARY:

Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for assisting in the care, feeding, and management of cattle, operation of farm equipment, and robotic milker. Assist with research and teaching activities to accomplish experiments and instruction. Some on-call responsibilities. 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. Observation, reporting, and administering animal health and management protocols. Maintain sanitation of facilities.

Follows, assists, and provides herd health protocols and vaccinations protocols for all animals.

35% - Essential - Equipment and Facilities Operation:

Able to operate all farm equipment including tractors, trucks, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, feed wagon, hay grinder, and others as necessary.

Request and assist with maintenance of farm equipment.

Assist with operation of DeLaval robotic milking system as needed.

Coordinates fence repair and building maintenance.

Assists with lagoon operations for DHEC compliance.

15% - Essential - Research and Teaching:

Coordinates with farm manager to prepare animals and supplies for research and teaching activities.

Assist research and teaching faculty with sample collection and instruction activities.

Assist or conduct tours for classes, camps, and visitors in a professional manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree - animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience: 2+ years on dairy farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Ascend or descend (i. e. stairs, ladder)

Position self to accomplish task (i. e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Exposure to dust/fumes

Wet or humid

Noise

Vibration

Mechanical hazards

Chemical hazards

Exposure to bio-hazards (i. e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($43,000 - $50,000)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 6, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email . @clemson. edu upon submission of your application.

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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