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Dairyman/Milker (LMO/TS 3)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Agriculture / Horticulture
Posted
03-05-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
03-05-2024
Stop Publishing
11-05-2024
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Dairyman/Milker (LMO/TS 3) – (Not Vacant) during the period May 1, 2024 to September 20, 2027 in the Research and Development Division (Operations Farm Management Unit) - Bodles Research Station – Old Harbour, St. Catherine, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Mining, salary range $22,720 - $30,556 per week.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager (SOG/ST 6), the Senior Dairyman/Milker (LMO/TS 3), ensures animal production outcomes, general animal welfare and the maintenance of relevant machinery and equipment with respect to dairy cattle.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Prepares for and initiates milking of cows twice daily or at recommended frequency, employing hygienic standards and acceptable operating procedures;
- Ensures the feeding of cows during the milking activities and at other times, as designated.
- Assists in the herding of animals to and from pastures;
- Observes and reports cases of animals displaying signs of oestrus, ill health and other conditions deemed abnormal;
- Identifies and initiates treatment of animals displaying clinical mastistis and prophylactic measures for cows entering the dry phase of lactation;
- Exercises responsibility for preparing, sanitizing and disinfecting solutions integral to the maintenance of proper hygienic control of milking operations;
- Washes, disinfects and sanitizes milk storage containers, conduits and accessories, subsequent to, and after each milking, in order to ensure quality standards;
- Ensures the functional integrity of the milking equipment is maintained, by effecting routine maintenance as scheduled and reporting equipment malfunction upon observation;
- Assists with milk recording and distribution;
- Assists in any programme of treatment of animals;
- Assists in the recovery of missing animals.
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good customer and quality focus skills;
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Good teamwork and cooperation skills;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Integrity;
- Ability to use own initiative.
Technical:
- Excellent knowledge of Livestock Husbandry and Management;
- Competent in the care of dairy animals;
- Proficient in the use, maintenance requirement and care of dairy equipment;
- Proficient in all aspects relating to the proper milking of dairy animals and milking best practices.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- NCTVET Level 1 in General Agriculture;
- One (1) year experience as a Dairyman/Milker;
OR
- Completion of Secondary Level Education with knowledge of Agriculture;
- Two (2) years’ experience in Animal Care and Husbandry;
- Two (2) years working experience in a dairy environment.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- Working environment involves possible exposure to dusty conditions, hazardous chemical and drugs, and zoonotic disease conditions.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 10th May, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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