Job Details

Work at the LaMaster Dairy Center. Responsible for the care and management of young dairy cattle. Assists with 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.

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.

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.