PM SHIFT ANIMAL CARE TECH
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 27, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Salary:
Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The expected salary range for this position $17.00/hour to $19/hour depending on experience and education. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Job Summary:
To be successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be done and to get it done.
Previous farm experience is not necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate.
PM shift works 10-hour shifts, 13:30 to 24:00, with alternating 3-day weekends off. Duties will include calf feeding, moving cattle to parlor and milking. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner. This position uses the employees experience and training to complete task and to care for livestock with limited supervision.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Responsibilities:
Collects samples and administers medication and treatments, in addition to feeding and maintenance responsibilities, to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and support research and instruction.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
-Previous farm experience is not necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate.
-Ability and desire to work and learn in a dairy cattle research setting.
-Desire to provide and care for cattle in a research setting.
-Desire to learn modern collection, diagnosis, recording and treatment protocols
-Desire to train on and regularly operate skid steers and other utility vehicles
-Ability to organize and work independently following training.
-Basic computer entry skills.
Work Schedule:
PM shift works 10-hour shifts, 13:30 to 24:00, with alternating 3-day weekends off.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
-A criminal background check will be conducted
-A probationary period will be required
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and provide 3 references within the application.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Animal Care Technician II(AN009)
Department(s):
A078600-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/DAIRY FORG RES
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
267461-CP
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Sep 27 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 12 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The expected salary range for this position $17.00/hour to $19/hour depending on experience and education. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Job Summary:
To be successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be done and to get it done.
Previous farm experience is not necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate.
PM shift works 10-hour shifts, 13:30 to 24:00, with alternating 3-day weekends off. Duties will include calf feeding, moving cattle to parlor and milking. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner. This position uses the employees experience and training to complete task and to care for livestock with limited supervision.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Responsibilities:
Collects samples and administers medication and treatments, in addition to feeding and maintenance responsibilities, to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and support research and instruction.
- 5% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
- 5% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
- 15% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
- 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
- 5% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
- 65% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
-Previous farm experience is not necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate.
-Ability and desire to work and learn in a dairy cattle research setting.
-Desire to provide and care for cattle in a research setting.
-Desire to learn modern collection, diagnosis, recording and treatment protocols
-Desire to train on and regularly operate skid steers and other utility vehicles
-Ability to organize and work independently following training.
-Basic computer entry skills.
Work Schedule:
PM shift works 10-hour shifts, 13:30 to 24:00, with alternating 3-day weekends off.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Additional Information:
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
-A criminal background check will be conducted
-A probationary period will be required
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and provide 3 references within the application.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Animal Care Technician II(AN009)
Department(s):
A078600-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/DAIRY FORG RES
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
267461-CP
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Sep 27 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 12 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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