Animal Care Technician 632015
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 13 - 19
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Nancy Allen
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$13.00 - $19.00
Hourly
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Responsible for thoroughly cleaning scrubbing and sanitizing stalls between patients and/or periodically when patient is hospitalized for extended period of time. Operate pickup forklift and other equipment as necessary to transport patients and hay. Assist in handling patients as instructed. Assist in maintaining security and biosecurity in large animal barns/isolation areas. Responsible for general maintenance including repairs to stalls equipment fences doors etc. Assist with maintaining inventories of feed and supplies as directed. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires to physical ability to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 80 pounds including lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to stand walk bend crawl stoop and work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot cold wet) conditions at times.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- One year of related experience with animal caretaking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses: Must have valid Drivers License
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Must be able to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 40 pounds to include lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to clean stalls manually. Must be able to stand walk bend crawl stoop work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot cold wet) conditions at times. Must be able to read and communicate verbally. Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Safety Certificate must be acquired after employment begins.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School/GED
Prefer more than five years experience with animal caretaking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
