Beef Cattle Care Technician I (Ithaca, NE)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Ithaca, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Beef Cattle Care Technician I (Ithaca, NE)
Department Animal Science-0830
Requisition Number S_260215
Posting Open Date
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/31/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. Spanning nearly 9,700 acres of row crops and pasture and home to over 6,000 livestock animals, ENREEC plays a vital role in advancing modern farming. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.
As a Beef Cattle Care Technician I, you will:
  • Be directly responsible for care of cattle at the Beef Research Feedlot. This may include maintaining healthy cattle to be used for nutrition-based research, proper and timely delivery of feed, and operate associated farm and feeding equipment. Specific duties assigned could vary based on needs of the unit and/or skills of the successful candidate.
  • Perform daily assessments and treatment of cattle and complete checks on associated facilities (i.e. fences, feed, water, etc.). Maintain and repair equipment and fences as needed.
  • Assist with general construction and maintenance of facilities, cattle movements and support graduate students with research trials.


Outdoor work in inclement weather and irregular hours is required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I. In the livestock industry, this position may be referred to as a herdsman or feedlot hand.
About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of paid or unpaid agricultural experience with providing care for livestock and/or operation and maintenance of farm and feeding equipment. Additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Ability to work around large animals.
  • Good communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
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 for 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
Swsan Baapir, sbaapir2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Ithaca, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date

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