Assistant Herd Caretaker - East TN AgResearch & Education Center (UTIA)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Knoxville, TN   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Assistant Herd Caretaker
East TN AgResearch & Education Center (UTIA)

Ag & Natural Resources Associate 1 (Asst. Herd Caretaker) – ETREC – Full Time - Position performs agricultural duties including livestock care, farm labor, equipment/machinery operation and assist faculty researchers. Duties could also include general animal husbandry activities such as milking and feeding cows.


Qualifications :

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of livestock and agricultural operations

· Ability to work with large farm animals/livestock

· Ability to assist in gathering samples and minor medical procedures

· Skilled to operate machinery/equipment including tractors, trucks, forage harvesting equipment

Preferred:

· Knowledge of milking and feeding dairy cows

· Skills to operate and maintain farm equipment

Education/Experience:
  • One year farm or other agricultural experience is required. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred with 3 years farm or other agricultural experience.
  • A valid TN driver’s license is required.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Knoxville , TN