Agricultural Assistant II ISU Dairy
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Posted on:
22-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Agricultural Assistant II - ISU DairyJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Milking experience.Experience caring for and supporting dairy cattle.
General knowledge of farm labor equipment and machinery.
Job Description:
The Iowa State University Dairy is seeking a motivated and responsible Agricultural Assistant II to join our team in the daily care and management of the dairy herd. This position supports the farms operations herd health and research activities while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional animal care safety and research excellence.
What Youll Do
Perform daily milking procedures maintain milking systems and sanitation and monitor cow health productivity and milk quality.
Observe cows for signs of illness injury or abnormal behavior during milking and assist with basic animal care and treatments.
Monitor herd health reproduction and biosecurity protocols to ensure animal well-being and regulatory compliance.
Operate and maintain farm equipment and facilities assisting with preventative maintenance and seasonal farm tasks.
Perform feeding cleaning of bedding packs and other tasks.
Train and mentor student employees in safe and effective animal handling practices.
Maintain accurate herd health and maintenance records.
Support research teaching and other farm operations.
Support seasonal operations such as snow removal mowing silage harvest and grounds upkeep.
Why Youll Love This Job
If youre passionate about dairy farming this role offers the chance to make a real impact. Youll join a dedicated team supporting daily herd care milking and health management while contributing to agricultural research and student learning. Each day brings something newwhether assisting with calving maintaining equipment troubleshooting systems or mentoring student workers. Youll help ensure excellent animal welfare efficient farm operations and a safe clean environment. If you value variety teamwork and meaningful workand bring a strong work ethic and willingness to learnyoull find this position both rewarding and impactful.
Work Schedule
Work hours generally align with milking times and may include early mornings (around 5:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.) or later hours (around 5:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m.) along with a rotating weekend schedule.
Additional information
Multiple openings are available. The positions will remain open until filled.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
Follows established procedures for work assignments and completes assignments which are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature
Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
Provides guidance to students
May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS805Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
October 20 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17991
Key Skills
- GIS
- Engineering
- Engineering Practices
- Data Collection
- Irrigation Systems
- Agriculture
- CAD
- GPS
- Water Quality
- Biology
- Nursery
- Emergency maitenance
- Technical Assistance
- Watetr conservation
- Agricultural Equipment
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
