Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE )

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Posted: 22-Feb-24

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 89962

Requisition Number: S_240152

Department: USMARC-0937

Description of Work:

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

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

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. All work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As a Cattle Ranch Hand, you will:

• Provide a variety of basic agricultural duties to support research and production activities at an agricultural research facility in the beef livestock production area.
• Provide general care and husbandry for approximately 800-1200 cattle.
• Maintain machinery and fences,
• Assist with pasture management
• Assist with the collection of research data.

Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required.
Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.
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, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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 https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet UNL driver eligibility.

Posted Salary: $18.00/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

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