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/54219Percent 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.
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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