Temporary Working Cattle Ranch Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Classification Information
Posting Number
STH002194P
Employee Category
Student/Temporary
Position Information
Position Title
Night Shift- Agricultural Assistant at Dairy
Location
Moscow
Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department
Palouse Research Center
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$20.79/hr
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
This is a night shift position but may alternate shifts every 3 months. The night shift works from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, while the day shift works 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
There is currently not expected end date for this position
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
This position is responsible for milking approximately 120 Holstein cows in a double 6 herringbone parlor once per day, along with performing general maintenance and upkeep for the dairy.
The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly periodic maintenance
• Cleaning and repair of milking and milk storage equipment
• Daily cleaning of parlor, holding pen, maternity and hospital areas
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process
• Training and directing students in the proper operation of the milking facility and animal handling in the parlor
• Identifying and treating udder health problems
• Assisting cows in parturition
• Working with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data; and other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities
Job Duty Function
Milking:
Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting cows in milking within parameters
• Setting up pipeline system to transfer milk to bulk tank storage
• Engaging refrigeration unit for product transfer
• Monitoring and execute critical product temperature benchmarks
• Identifying and isolate clinical mastitis and other health conditions of infected cows and treat according to protocol
• Working with researchers in the gathering of milk samples and experimental data
• Coordinating animal movement of approximately 120 individual cows
• Engaging milking claws, pulsators, and hosing system within a double 6 herringbone parlor

Percentage Of Time
50%
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Job Duty Function
Equipment Maintenance:
Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance and repair of technologically advanced computer interfaced milking system
• Identifying and troubleshoot failing pulsators, claws, hosing, pipeline, and bulk tank equipment items
• Monitoring and execute system function
• Organizing and maintain inventory of parts and materials related to the milking process

Percentage Of Time
30%
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Job Duty Function
Sanitation:
Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Executing daily sanitation per protocol of parlor, general milk house facilities, holding pens, milking systems, and milk storage tanks

Percentage Of Time
10%
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Job Duty Function
Training and Research:
Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Training and directing student help in routine milking assisted duties
• Cooperating with researchers in executing and gathering experimental data
• Interacting with students in class instruction laboratory setting

Percentage Of Time
5%
Essential/Marginal
Marginal
Job Duty Function
Other Duties:
Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing other duties as required

Percentage Of Time
5%
Essential/Marginal
Marginal
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Animal husbandry experience to include working with cattle
• Creating and maintaining records
• Must be able to work non-standard hours including weekends
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Dairy, and willingness to participate in team environment
• Experience with operating procedures at the University of Idaho Dairy Center
• Experience with Animal science research and education
• Experience with good laboratory practice standards and their application
• Experience with milking
• Experience following specific instructions, directions, and working independently
• Experience with Dairy equipment operation (milking machines, computers and milking parlor equipment)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to:

• Bend and stoop
• Lift, carry or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Posting Information
Posting Date
05/11/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51484