Beef Cattle Care Technician II

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States • 5d ago

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Beef Cattle Care Technician II

Department
West Central Research, Extension and Education Center-0944

Requisition Number
S_250760

Posting Open Date
11/21/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
12/05/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Description of Work

The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte, NE serves as the site for field-based research and extension activities that deliver research-based education and information to citizens throughout the state. We consider ourselves the front door to the University for those we serve in west central Nebraska.

As a Beef Cattle Care Technician II, you will:

Perform research support duties for the WCREEC beef research program such as daily feeding of cattle, weighing and processing of cattle, transporting, calving, breeding, treating, record keeping, and all other aspects of maintaining a cow herd.
Collect data, perform special feeding procedures, operate, maintain, and repair facility farm/herd equipment and fencing.
Operate feed mill to mix and prepare supplements and rations for cattle on research experiments to protocol requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Outdoor work in inclement weather and irregular hours are required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician II. Within the industry, this position may be referred to as a herdsman, feedlot hand, or cowboy.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Minimum Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED plus four years of paid or unpaid agricultural experience in providing care for livestock and/or operation and maintenance of farm and feeding equipment, OR
Associate degree in agriculture or related field plus two years of paid or unpaid agricultural experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
General knowledge of animal health and/or basic animal husbandry and ability to work around large animals is required.
Ability to administer medication/drugs to production animals as instructed.
Ability to operate and maintain machinery such as feed truck, tractor, skid steer, livestock trailers, chutes, scales for weighing cattle.
Good communication skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Selected candidate will need to obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification and UNL's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

Artificial insemination training helpful.
Previous experience in a research facility preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Yes

Physical Required
Yes

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No

Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes

Posted Salary
$20.00/hr minimum

How to Apply

Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Kari Eidenmueller, HR/Payroll Coordinator
keidenmueller2@unl.edu

Job Category (old)
Office/Service

Job Type
Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Alternate weekends

Work Location (City, State)
North Platte, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date