Animal Technician II

This Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Animal Technician II. Work schedules will depend on the needs determined by the DTRC manager and availability of the incumbent.

This position will be responsible for equipment operation, equipment, and facility maintenance, and, in a smaller portion, general animal care and milking.

A successful candidate will be able to Operate machinery such as truck and trailer, tractor and other farm equipment. Candidate will also be able to perform facility maintenance and equipment maintenance such things would include oil changes in farm equipment, tire maintenance, lubricating different equipment and determining methods of rapid repair with the Farm Manager.
Successful candidate will also be able to milk cows when needed and assist with routine health protocols.

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.

The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of relevant experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

* One year of experience operating large machinery
* Equipment maintenance experience i.e., Welding, plumbing, and repairing facility experience.
* Ability to work independently.
* One year of work with livestock (dairy)

Additional Role Information:

* Valid Driver's License

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. KSU Page Up online application
2. Resume
3. List of three references with phone number and email addresses listed

Applications close on: 12/31/2025

$16.36 - $24.53 per hour