Working Title	Multi Species Livestock Hand (Clay Center, NE)
Department	USMARC-0937
Requisition Number	S_250773
Posting Open Date	11/25/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	12/08/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. cattle, sheep, and swine industries. As a Multispecies Livestock Hand, you will: Work with and around cattle, pigs, and sheep. Be responsible for weighing, sorting, and animal health. Perform daily maintenance of machinery and fences. Treat sick animals. Feed livestock in the winter. Help with hay in the summer. Assist with collection of research data. Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I. In the livestock or beef industry, this position is sometimes referred to as a herdsman or cowboy. Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. About Us: Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits. As a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs Retirement plans with university matching contributions A workplace culture that values your time outside of work 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 equivalency plus one year agriculture experience required; additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary. Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields, and pastures essential. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with large animals preferred but not required.
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	$18.00/hr minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply to 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	Sheila Trampe; sheila.trampe@usda.gov
Job Category (old)	Office/Service
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Clay Center, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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