Category : Staff Subscribe : Department : Ag Research & Ed Complex - POD Locations : Bowling Green, KY Posted : Apr 29, 2024 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Ref.
No. : 995060 Position ID : 175163 Share
About Western Kentucky University :
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities.
Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments.
At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents.
Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success.
We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.
Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.
Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu / about.
Job Description :
The Dairy Technician will aid in the day to day operations of WKU's Smart Holstein Lab. The lab is an operational dairy that showcases new technologies that are being introduced to the Dairy Industry that includes around 55 milk cows.
This position will help care for the livestock at the Dairy Unit to include milking, feeding, and managing animal waste.
In addition, this person will help care and manage facilities and equipment associated with the Lab and help the Dairy Manager supervise student workers.
Finally, this person will be involved in forage and crop production associated with the lab and will be asked to assist other University Staff at AREC to complete larger tasks / projects.
Requirements :
- BSc in agriculture or related field OR three years experience with cattle
- Lift 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to operate large equipment