• Job Description

  Req#: 496269

  Reports To:

  Manager II, Agricultural Sciences Complex

  Position Status:

  Full-Time

  Posted Pay Range:

  $17.80 - $22.24

  If you're passionate about animal care, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in supporting education, this is the job for you. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with livestock every day—feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring their health—while helping to maintain a safe, biosecure, and well-functioning facility. You’ll gain valuable experience operating equipment, maintaining infrastructure like fencing and pastures, and performing general grounds-keeping duties.

  Beyond facility care, you’ll also play a key role in preparing animal science labs, supporting faculty, and mentoring students. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their workday, values teamwork, and wants to make a real impact in both agricultural operations and student development.

  Why Join CWI?

  You won’t just be doing a job—you’ll be part of a mission-driven CWI team that cares deeply about animal welfare, hands-on education, and maintaining high standards of safety and care.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Ensure Consistent and Comprehensive Animal and Facility Care

  • Provide daily care for livestock, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring animal health.
  • Identify signs of illness or injury and coordinate timely veterinary care.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and biosecure environments for all animals, including pens and pastures.
  • Monitor animal and pasture health and apply appropriate treatment actions.
  • Participate in rotational weekend care and support horticulture staff in acquiring basic animal care skills.
  • Maintain accurate records of feeding, health, and facility maintenance activities.

  Operate and Maintain Equipment, Infrastructure, and Supplies

  • Use hand tools and farm equipment to support daily operations, including transporting feed and materials.
  • Build, repair, and maintain fencing systems, including electric fencing.
  • Perform general groundskeeping and assist with pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide application.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on lab equipment.
  • Manage inventory of animal care and lab supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Properly dispose of hazardous chemicals and promptly report safety concerns.

  Support Laboratory Instruction and Student Development

  • Prepare materials, specimens, and equipment for animal science labs; ensure accurate lab setup and takedown.
  • Maintain clean and organized lab spaces, including washing tools and glassware.
  • Mentor and help train student employees in animal husbandry, lab procedures, and facility operations.
  • Collaborate with faculty to support student learning and ensure safe, effective lab and facility practices.
  • Guide students in following best practices and promote a safe, hands-on learning environment.

  
  What We’re Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of experience in animal husbandry, facilities maintenance, and pasture management, or an associate’s degree (AAS) in a related field
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to gain applicable licensing (e.g., pesticide/herbicide application)
  • Flexibility and adaptability in developing an educational environment.
  • Familiarity with equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
  • Knowledge of animal handling and welfare standards.
  • Ability to work weekends and outside standard hours as needed.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.
  • Ability to identify common animal breeds and assess animal behavior.

  Working Conditions Physical Demands:

  • Exposure to livestock, animal waste, cleaning agents, and chemical substances.
  • Noise levels may vary, frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and outside work

  Additional Instructions for Applicants:

  A cover letter is preferred in addition to your resume.

  Benefits:

  • For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
  • Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

• About the company

  College of Western Idaho is a public community college in Southwest Idaho with its main campus locations in Boise and Nampa.

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