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Tuskegee University Hiring for Large Animal Caretaker at Tuskegee, AL Full Time
Job Details
Position Title:
Large Animal Caretaker
Job Summary:
Assist with upkeep and health maintenance of University-owned animals. Assist with animal transportation.
Essential Job Duties:
- Clean and sanitize stalls and barns daily
- Keep feed room swept and cleaned
- Clean and sanitize water buckets and troughs daily
- Keep paddock and outside exercise areas clean.
- Assist with feeding and watering animals as needed
- Unloading and storing feed, hay and bedding in the appropriate areas
- Providing animals for laboratories as needed
- Assist with pasture maintenance and upkeep
- Weekend and holiday work may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the VMTH Director and the Head of the Department of Clinical Sciences in consultation with the hospital director.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training):
- High School graduate or equivalent
Physical Demands:
- Be able to lift 50 lbs or more without difficulty
Skills and Attributes:
- Experience working with farm animals
- Ability to operate farm equipment (tractor, bush hog, pressure washer etc.)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Posting Number:
S #471
Will this position required travel?:
NO
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?:
YES
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?:
NO
Number of Vacancies:
1
Open Date:
06/21/2023
Close Date:
12/31/2023
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions Summary:
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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