Student Crew Member AnRS Dairy
Job Location:
Corvallis, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
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Job Summary
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Larissa Lewis at
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.
Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals facilities and some crop and grazing duties.
Students will be responsible for providing coordinated day today care of the cows and heifers at the Dairy Center. Typical tasks include:
- Milking
- Stall cleaning
- Feeding
- Watering
- Calf care
- Other operations related to animal husbandry and facility upkeep
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
- Teamwork Leadership Professionalism Career & Self Development
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
- Ability to adapt to changed environments
- No previous dairy experience is required but is beneficial
- This is an off campus facility employee must have a reliable form of transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
No previous dairy experience is required but is beneficial
Required Qualifications:
Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
Ability to adapt to changed environments
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.
Applicants must be available to work early morning shifts: 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (will work around student schedules and clubs)
Applicants must be flexible with availability in order to split shifts between employees fairly ensuring animals will be cared for during holidays and breaks
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years
Employee may be exposed to noxious odors infectious diseases chemicals loud noises slippery floors and machinery
Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions
Employee may need to maneuver items that weigh up to 50pounds
Employee may be required to stoop bend and kneel to provide care of the animals
Milking shifts begin at 04:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. and can last from 3.5 - 5.5 hours depending on season and number of newborn calves. (If shifts go longer than expected employees are allowed to leave early to go to class.)
Employees are expected to work at least two weekends per month
Employee work schedules will be set according to class schedules
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