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Dairy Center Crew Member

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Jul 11, 2025
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Position Information
Job Title Dairy Center Crew Member
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to create a pool of multiple positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).

Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals, facilities, and some crop and grazing duties.
Position Duties
Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals, facilities, and some crop and grazing duties.

Students will be responsible for providing coordinated day-to-day care of the cows and heifers at the Dairy Center.

Typical tasks include:
  • Milking
  • Stall cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Watering
  • Calf care
  • Other operations related to animal husbandry and facility upkeep
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • This is an off-campus facility, employees must have a reliable form of transportation
  • Applicants must be available to work early morning shifts: 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (will work around student schedules and clubs)
  • Applicants must be flexible with availability in order to split shifts between employees fairly, ensuring animals will be cared for during holidays and breaks
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • No previous dairy experience is required, but is beneficial
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Employee may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, loud noises, slippery floors and machinery
  • Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions
  • Employee may need to maneuver items that weigh up to 50 pounds
  • Employee may be required to stoop, bend and kneel to provide care of the animals
  • Milking shifts begin at 04:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m and can last from 3.5 – 5.5 hours depending on season and number of newborn calves. (If shifts go longer than expected, employees are allowed to leave early to go to class.)
  • Employees are expected to work at least two weekends per month
  • Employee work schedules will be set according to class schedules
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