Duties may include:
- Monitor livestock and assist with feeding, health checks, treatments, calving, breeding, pasture rotation, watering, and cattle movement
- Build and maintain fencing, livestock enclosures, and other ranch infrastructure
- Perform forage production activities including field preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, storing, and delivering crops and forages
- Assist with the establishment, maintenance, and harvest of field research plots and support cattle-related research activities
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on tractors, loaders, irrigation systems, and other agricultural equipment
- Maintain accurate livestock, crop, irrigation, equipment, and operational records and complete required reports, timesheets, email, and training
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
- Three years' experience working in agriculture
- Experience working with and treating minor medical issues with cattle while in pastures and corrals
- Experience operating basic farm equipment and assisting with the maintenance of the tractors and trucks
- Experience working on ranch facilities, including performing duties on machines or horses
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred
- Ability to weld, rope cattle, use a weed sprayer, operate and drive a variety of equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with ranch employees, faculty, and staff
- Experience with a variety of irrigation methods
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbs
- May require working in inclement weather (cold/hot/wet/windy/dusty)
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $16.52 an hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/10/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by September 28, 2026, will receive first consideration.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
This job posting will hire 2 people.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
