Dairy Milker (ANML TCHN SR)

Under general supervision of the Animal Resource Manager, responsible for following milking protocols for the milk dairy herd. Collect milk samples for research and teaching programs; identify and segregate milk unsuitable for sale; and manage cattle.

Apply By Date 10/2/2025

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• High School Diploma
• Previous experience in an animal facility understanding milking protocol and physiology of lactating cattle.
• Skills to handle animals in a safe manner for the employee and humane for the animal, and knowledge of general care of animals.
• Ability and willingness to learn milking protocol and dairy operations
• Interpersonal skills to facilitate training and supervision of students and interaction with the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of State, University, Department and Federal requirements for housing and care of animals.
• Knowledge of proper milking procedures, facility milking protocol and physiology of lactating cattle. Knowledge of the state of California regulations for a grade A dairy, proper operation of milking equipment, and techniques to clean and sanitize milking equipment.
• Knowledge of estrus cycles and mating behavior, general illnesses in cattle, and signs of parturition.Knowledge of the symptoms of mastitis.
• Skills to accurately identify animals that need milk segregated, to detect milk that is abnormal, and to take milk samples.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Milking Of Dairy Herd Twice Daily (Split Shift)
• 20% - Maintain Milking Equipment, Milking Barn and Milk House
• 5% - Outreach and Teaching
• 5% - Animal Husbandry

Department Overview

The Department of Animal Science is a premier department using discipline-based expertise for interdisciplinary study of relevant animal agriculture and animal biology issues.

Department Specific Job Scope

Clean and perform routine maintenance of milking equipment, milk barn and milking house. Observe and report on animal health and reproductive cycles, and administer prescribed treatments. Assist in teaching students, other labs, visitors and others about milking. Assist graduate students and faculty, and participate in educational activities at the facility.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.50 – $30.22
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Grade: 186
• UC Job Title: ANML TCHN SR
• UC Job Code: 009524
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work in wet and noisy conditions at the Dairy Barn. Work overtime including evenings, weekends, holiday hours and split shifts as necessary to meet operational needs. Possess valid California Drivers License to transport equipment and/or animals. Participate in DMV Pull Notice System and UCD Occupational Health Program.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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