Farmer 2

Responsibilities

• Manage the care and feeding of livestock at Knott Dairy
• Maintain and upkeep animal housing facilities, pastures, and fencing
• Safely operate and maintain farm equipment including tractors, trucks, skid steers, loaders, and forage choppers
• Ensure grounds and facilities are kept clean and functional
• Assist in the maintenance of feeding and hauling devices
• Lead or supervise lower-level staff as required
• Report to work during inclement weather or suspended operations as an essential employee

Requirements

• Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock (or equivalent education/experience)
• Proven livestock husbandry experience and experience working with animals
• Experience safely operating and maintaining farm equipment and implements
• Valid driver's license (or ability to obtain one by time of hire)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with livestock breeding, including heat detection, artificial insemination, and calving
• Experience with milking, vaccinations, foot trimming, dehorning, ear tagging, tattooing, or freeze branding
• Ability to drive a manual transmission

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid sick and vacation leave plus paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Employee tuition waiver
• Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Washington State University is a land-grant university dedicated to serving the community through education, research, and service. The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) leads WSU's mission to advance the science and practice of agriculture to help feed a growing world.