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Washington State University Night Milker in Pullman, Washington
Night Milker Available Title(s): 565J-YNCSNPS - Farmer 2 Business Title: Night Milker Employee Type: Classified Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Farmer 2 position will be responsible for milking approximately 150 Holstein cows in a double 5 herringbone parlor once per day. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: performing daily, weekly, and monthly periodic maintenance; daily cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment; daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas; organizing and maintaining inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process; training and directing students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor; identifying and treating udder health problems; assisting cows in parturition; working with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and performing other duties as assigned. This position works night shift from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Required Qualifications: • Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock OR equivalent education and/or experience. • Able and willing to work rotating shifts • Must be able to work a flexible schedule • Must possess valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications: • Four years experience in large animal agriculture (dairy preferred) • Bachelor's Degree in animal or dairy science • 2 years milking experience • Knowledge in sanitation of food processing equipment Additional Information: Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu Department Name: Animal Sciences City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://ansci.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: Range 33, $2,961.00 - $3,910.00 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdfhttps://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here:https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position. Posting Close Date: This position has been reposted. Applicants must submit their completed application by August 11th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be su