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