Description
Department Specific Job Scope
Clean and perform routine maintenance of milking equipment, milk barn and milking house. Observe and report on animal health and reproductive cycles, and administer prescribed treatments. Assist in teaching students, other labs, visitors and others about milking. Assist graduate students and faculty, and participate in educational activities at the facility.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $25.50 – $30.22
- Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
- Salary Grade: 186
- UC Job Title: ANML TCHN SR
- UC Job Code: 009524
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): Thursday-Sunday
- Location: Davis
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- High School Diploma
- Previous experience in an animal facility understanding milking protocol and physiology of lactating cattle.
- Skills to handle animals in a safe manner for the employee and humane for the animal, and knowledge of general care of animals.
- Ability and willingness to learn milking protocol and dairy operations
- Interpersonal skills to facilitate training and supervision of students and interaction with the general public.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of State, University, Department and Federal requirements for housing and care of animals.
- Knowledge of proper milking procedures, facility milking protocol and physiology of lactating cattle. Knowledge of the state of California regulations for a grade A dairy, proper operation of milking equipment, and techniques to clean and sanitize milking equipment.
- Knowledge of estrus cycles and mating behavior, general illnesses in cattle, and signs of parturition. Knowledge of the symptoms of mastitis.
- Skills to accurately identify animals that need milk segregated, to detect milk that is abnormal, and to take milk samples.
Benefits
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
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