Department:

Animal and Rangeland Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

For additional information please contact: David Taphouse at david.taphouse@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

 

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

 

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

 

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to create a pool of part-time (a maximum of 24hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).

The positions are based out of the Farm Services shop on Campus Way on the northwest edge of the OSU Corvallis campus.

Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available. The positions include animal care and maintenance of the facility, and may include research and data collection.

Animal health and facility upkeep as it relates to animal health is a top priority.

Position Duties:

• Collaborating with the farm services manager, farm unit managers, and fellow student employees, as well as some individual work.

• Keep a safe, clean, and organized environment for humans and animals.

• Facility upkeep for campus and off-campus farm locations. Build and repair fence, maintain fields zones, and mow/weed-whack.

• Build and repair fence

• Assist with setting up for labs and research studies, as needed.

• Haul animals between locations using the truck and trailer, as needed.

• Drive UTV, ATV, and farm equipment, as needed.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:  

• Communication, Teamwork, Technology, Career & Self Development

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
 

• 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.

Required:

• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques

• Ability to adapt to changed environments

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred

• History of hard work and strong work ethic

• Farm maintenance work experience

• Experience using and maintaining farm machinery/equipment

• Experience working around livestock

Working Conditions/Schedule:

- Able to lift 50 pounds and maneuver up to 100 pounds
- Work is outdoors, in animal barns, and in university buildings
- Work around farm animals, animal waste, hay, and grass
- Work around farm equipment

Salary Range:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-14

Anticipated End Date: