Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Dairy Center Crew Member

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to create a pool of multiple positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).
Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals, facilities, and some crop and grazing duties.
Position Duties

Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals, facilities, and some crop and grazing duties.
Students will be responsible for providing coordinated day-to-day care of the cows and heifers at the Dairy Center.
Typical tasks include:

• Milking
• Stall cleaning
• Feeding
• Watering
• Calf care
• Other operations related to animal husbandry and facility upkeep

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications

• This is an off-campus facility, employees must have a reliable form of transportation
• Applicants must be available to work early morning shifts: 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (will work around student schedules and clubs)
• Applicants must be flexible with availability in order to split shifts between employees fairly, ensuring animals will be cared for during holidays and breaks

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• No previous dairy experience is required, but is beneficial

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Employee may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, loud noises, slippery floors and machinery
• Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions
• Employee may need to maneuver items that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Employee may be required to stoop, bend and kneel to provide care of the animals
• Milking shifts begin at 04:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m and can last from 3.5 - 5.5 hours depending on season and number of newborn calves. (If shifts go longer than expected, employees are allowed to leave early to go to class.)
• Employees are expected to work at least two weekends per month
• Employee work schedules will be set according to class schedules

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10283SE

Number of Vacancies
20 (pooled position)

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/11/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
09/13/2023

Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
08/01/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
The Farm Unit manager will contact qualified applicants as openings become available.
For additional information please contact Larissa Lewis at
Larissa.McGuire@OregonState.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.