Milker | Washington State University - Military Veterans

Milker Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: September 23, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 565J-YNCSNPS - Farmer 2 Business Title: Milker Employee Type: Classified 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; cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment; daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas; organize and maintain inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process; train and direct students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor; identify and treat udder health problems; assist cows in parturition; work with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and other duties as assigned. This position may alternate shifts every 3 months. The day shift works from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, while the night shift works 9:30 pm to 6:30 am. Job Duties: Milking | 50% Assist cows in milking; Set up pipeline system to transfer milk to bulk tank storage; Engage refrigeration unit for product transfer; Monitor and execute critical product temperature benchmarks; Identify and isolate clinical mastitis and other health conditions of infected cows, and treat according to protocol. Work with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data. Coordinate animal movement of 150 to 180 individual cows. Engage milking claws, pulsators, and hosing system within a double 5 herringbone parlor Equipment Maintenance | 30% Perform routine maintenance and repair of technologically advanced computer interfaced milking system; Identify and troubleshoot failing pulsators, claws, hosing, pipeline, and bulk tank equipment items; Monitor and execute system function; Organize and maintain inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process. Sanitation | 10% Execute daily sanitation per protocol of parlor, general milk house facilities, holding pens, milking systems, and milk storage tanks. Training and Research | 5% Training and direct student help in routine milking assisted duties; Work in cooperation with researchers in executing and gathering experimental data; Interact with students in class instruction laboratory settings. Other | 5% Operate manure separator as needed; Operate loader for feeding process and cleaning stall maintenance as needed; Perform additional duties as required. Required Qualifications: Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience. Able and willing to work rotating shifts. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. 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: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: Animal Sciences City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-6310 Department Link: https://ansci.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $2,961.00 - $3,910.00 | Range 33 | Steps A - M Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . 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.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: Applicants must submit their completed application by September 22, 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 RCW 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: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. 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. Required Documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu . Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement . 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