This position is for a livestock maintenance technician located within the Agricultural

Research Service (ARS) division of the Natural Resource Management Research unit of

the USDA and is an in- person job located at Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory

in Mandan, ND. This is a part-time/temporary position, up to 19 hours a week.

In this position, you will assist with feeding, cleaning, and maintaining cattle for various

grazing and feedlot research projects. Assist with Calving season May to July which will

require outside work during weekends and evenings during calving and outside maintenance and feeding work all seasons of the year, as well as some forage sample preparation tasks. The livestock maintenance technician works with forage and crop sampling

while livestock are fed during maintenance or in research studies. The livestock mainly

cattle, though possibly sheep and goats graze the numerous crop and rangeland projects lined out by our research mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old

Ability to perform basic livestock husbandry tasks such as feeding, animal health,

and calving/lambing/kidding

Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately and work willingly with staff

and faculty on various tasks

Ability to accomplish vital tasks while working alone

Ability to perform various duties that require heavy lifting (50+ lbs)

Valid Drivers license

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Direct Questions to:

Rachael Christensen

Rachael.Christensen2@usda.gov

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment such as pickups, livestock trailers,

tractors, skid steer loaders, manure spreaders, feed wagons, and haying equipment

To Apply:

For a complete job description and list of responsibilities or to apply please go to

www.NDSU.ag/Mandan

Create and submit a complete application.

Please attach a cover letter and resume to the application.Department:

Hettinger Research Extension Center

Location: Northern Great Plains

Research Lab in Mandan, ND

Position: Part-time/Temporary -

Up to 19 hours/week

Start Dates:

Starting immediately

Wage: Commensurate with

education and experience

Screening will begin:

Immediately position open until filled

To apply:

Visit: www.NDSU.ag/Mandan

Temp. Livestock Maintenance Technician

(2956553)

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Direct Questions to:

Rachael Christensen

Rachael.Christensen2@usda.gov

701-516-2862

North Dakota State University is an

ADVANCE institution and Carnegie Very

High Research Activity Institution.

North Dakota State University is an Equal

Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer