AM Shift Cage Washing & Sanitation Tech

Safer Human Medicine; Denaud (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Safer Human Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Pressure Washing Technician to support daily animal care operations by cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing animal cages, racks, equipment, and related work areas.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role requiring pressure-washing equipment, lifting, and working in warm conditions while wearing PPE. The early-morning shift runs from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and candidates should be comfortable around animals and cleaning agents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to consistently work an early morning shift.
• Experience in sanitation, animal care, custodial work, pressure washing, industrial cleaning, veterinary environments, or similar physically demanding work is preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely operate a pressure washer and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Comfortable working around animals, animal waste, water, cleaning agents, and disinfectants.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure-washing equipment and other cage-washing and sanitation equipment safely and effectively.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect animal cages, racks, pans, feeders, equipment, and other animal care materials.
• Lift, move, load, unload, and reposition cages and related equipment throughout the work area.
• Remove bedding, waste, debris, and other materials prior to washing and sanitation.
• Prepare clean cages and equipment for reuse by animal care staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of cage-wash areas, floors, drains, equipment, and surrounding workspaces.
• Properly handle and dispose of animal waste and other materials in accordance with facility procedures.
• Follow established infection-control, biosecurity, sanitation, and PPE requirements at all times.
• Monitor pressure-washing and cage-washing equipment and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with moving, organizing, and storing animal care supplies and equipment as needed.
• Follow facility standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Work cooperatively with Animal Technicians and other animal care staff to support daily operations.
• Perform other animal care support, sanitation, or facility-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Early morning shift

Pressure washer operation

Sanitation

Animal facility environment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washer

Job description

Safer Human Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Pressure Washing Technician to support daily animal care operations by cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing animal cages, racks, equipment, and related work areas.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role requiring pressure-washing equipment, lifting, and working in warm conditions while wearing PPE. The early-morning shift runs from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and candidates should be comfortable around animals and cleaning agents.