Animal Care & Facility Maintenance Tech

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS is seeking staff for a Livestock Quarantine facility in Florida. The role covers preventive maintenance of facilities, basic repairs, and support for animal care and biosecurity in a live operations environment.

You will help plan repairs, assist in supplies purchases, and operate a range of tools for carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry work, while contributing to the welfare and handling of various animal species.

Qualifications

• Experience shown in your resume and qualifying experiences, including volunteer work and service programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance of buildings including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and general repairs.
• Assist in ordering and purchasing supplies; operate tools used in carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing and electrical.
• Provide animal care assistance including feeding, care, handling, biosecurity, restraint and general husbandry for various species.

Job description

USDA APHIS is seeking staff for a Livestock Quarantine facility in Florida. The role covers preventive maintenance of facilities, basic repairs, and support for animal care and biosecurity in a live operations environment.

You will help plan repairs, assist in supplies purchases, and operate a range of tools for carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry work, while contributing to the welfare and handling of various animal species.