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Sheep Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  3. Location Lincoln, NE
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Aug 10, 2026
  7. Reference pa-101727
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Sheep Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE) at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.

As a Sheep Ranch Hand, you will:
  • Be responsible for care of livestock to include feeding, observation, and treatment of sheep population.
  • Service and maintain equipment and buildings in the sheep facilities.
  • Maintain the sanitation of sheep facilities.

Irregular hours and work in inclement weather is required. Ability to travel between locations onsite is required.  In 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 shepherd. 

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. We are known for our 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  
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination 
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