Livestock Technician
Livestock Technician
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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Livestock Technician.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre 5.52 km2 campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires Inc. Mission: To enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers Select Sires is committed to be the premier provider of highly fertile superior genetics accompanied by effective reproductive and herd management products and services.
- Clean and maintain building grounds and equipment.
- Collect semen using established safety protocols.
- Handle bulls in a manner to properly stimulate semen collection.
- Operate company vehicles trucks trailers and farm equipment.
- Perform general livestock care including feeding cleaning moving bulls and steers health testing veterinary treatments and hoof trimming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Livestock Technician l is responsible for performing the daily activities involving the care feeding and breeding of livestock in a livestock program. Livestock Technicians I assist animals during parturition; effect feed trial and general feeding experiments operate mechanical milking and other dairy equipment; and may be called upon to maintain or assist in the maintenance of feed trial weight gain litter milk production breeding livestock inventory and other records required in the operation of a livestock program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong background in animal husbandry or experience in caring for Animals and working on a farm.
- Experience in construction and repair of farm equipment fences.
- Familiarity of feed mill operations.
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Working Conditions
- Occasional travel to pick up supplies and attend meetings/trainings.
- Work done mostly outside and sometimes in a climatecontrolled environment.
Physical Requirements
Physical activities include sitting standing walking catching animals heavy lifting 50 and occasionally up to 75 pounds) reaching over the shoulder and repeated bending.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
