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Lead Farm Worker

Job Description

Operating Title

Lead Farm Worker

Long Classification Title

Lead Farm Worker

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH COLSA Organic Dairy Facility

Summary of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Organic Dairy Research Farm Manager, the Lead Farm Worker will milk, feed and care for the dairy herd. The Lead Farm Worker will be responsible for AI, herd health and supervise 2 to 4 student workers. The Lead Farm Worker will assist in the harvesting of forages and grazing management.

Acceptable minimum level of education

HS or equivalent

Acceptable minimum years of experience

3-5 years

Additional Job Information

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

Posting Number

PS3863FY22

Other minimum qualifications

Experience working with dairy cattle and machinery operation. Familiarity with artificial insemination and herd health issues. Ability to use computers for record keeping and obtaining information. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolong periods of time. Must be able to wear and use personal protection equipment as necessary. Valid Operator’s driver’s license. Computer skills as required by department. Ability to operate and program electronics on tractors and equipment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

General maintenance skills. Appreciation and experience with animal research.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/54219

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1

Grade

09

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

02/28/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Equipment/Instruments

Feeding equipment 10%
Milking equipment 20%
Forage harvesting equipment 10%
computers 5%

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Duty/Responsibility

Employee supervision.

Duty/Responsibility

Daily chores including but not limited to milking, feeding and cleaning of facilities.

Duty/Responsibility

Herd health chores.

Duty/Responsibility

Artificial insemination.

Duty/Responsibility

Assist with forage harvesting and grazing management.

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