ARDEC Livestock Unit Assistant

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with livestock husbandry duties at the Agriculture, Research, Development, Education Center (ARDEC) in Fort Collins, CO. The ARDEC livestock unit is operated by the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and is the closest in proximity to the main CSU Fort Collins campus. The livestock component of ARDEC was opened in 1999-2000. The livestock enterprises at ARDEC consist of 100 purebred (registered) Hereford seedstock cows and a 500-hd small-pens (10-head pens) research feedlot, along with a feed intake unit to measure individual animal feed intake and a metabolomic research facility. The facility serves multiple purposes including research, education, extension, and outreach. The employee will be expected to provide leadership and positive interaction in a dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will be expected to support the role of the livestock operations in meeting multiple objectives.

Requirements

Self-disciplined and reliable.
Able to follow instructions and willingness to learn.
Self-starter and team player.
Good organizational skills.
Provide personal integrity and accountability.
Pre-employment background check (required for new hires)
Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Livestock and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Able to lift and move 50lbs (feed bags, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assist with daily livestock feeding, health checks, any necessary medical treatments, as well as with livestock husbandry at ARDEC.
Assist with cattle herd movements on the irrigated pivot.
Heavy equipment operation (loaders, feed trucks, and a skid steer).
Minor facility repairs and maintenance.
Other duties as assigned.