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So,... are you ready?

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.  Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Animal Management:
Responsible for management of young dairy cattle including feeding, dehorning, and vaccinating. Assists with overall animal health care. Diagnoses and treats animal health problems. Contacts veterinarian in emergencies. Follows timed artificial insemination protocols and artificially inseminates animals. Conforms to recommendations of the Animal Research Committee.
20% - Essential - Facilities Maintenance:
Responsible for management of sand reclamation lane and redressing sand bedding in free-stall barn. Offers support in maintenance and repair of Delaval robotic milking system. Assists 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 to devise strategies for continued farm improvement, including improving economic efficiency. Implements plans.
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.

Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree - Animal Husbandry, Agriculture or related field
Work Experience: 1+ years of farm equipment and livestock experience.

Education: 2nd Bachelor's Degree - Animal, Dairy, or Veterinary Sciences
Work Experience: 2+ years - of dairy farm experience

Licenses/Certifications: Bovine Artificial Insemination and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

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

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)

Standard Hours: 40

Anticipated 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.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

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 hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

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.