Night Shift- Agricultural Assistant at Dairy

This position is responsible for milking approximately 120 Holstein cows in a double 6 herringbone parlor once per day, along with performing general maintenance and upkeep for the dairy.

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly periodic maintenance
• Cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment
• Daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process
• Training and directing students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor
• Identifying and treating udder health problems
• Assisting cows in parturition
• Working with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned