Agricultural Assistant II - ISU Dairy
On-site · Ames, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Perform daily feeding, milking, and care of dairy cattle while following animal welfare and biosecurity practices. Monitor animal health and behavior, report concerns, and assist with treatments, calving, and herd health activities. Clean, sanitize, and maintain milking equipment, feeding systems, and livestock facilities. Safely handle and move cattle using low-stress livestock handling techniques. Operate and maintain farm equipment, including tractors, skid steers, loaders, mixers, and trucks. Maintain records related to animal health, production, and equipment maintenance. Train and assist student employees and work closely with farm staff, faculty, and industry partners. Support research, teaching, seasonal farm operations, grounds maintenance, and other related duties. Contribute to special projects and other responsibilities based on operational needs and the successful candidate's skills, experience, and interests.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
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