Animal Care Tech: Barn & Equipment Specialist

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Stillwater is seeking a dedicated animal care support worker to thoroughly clean, scrub, and sanitize stalls, assist with patient handling, and operate equipment in the large animal barns.

The role involves heavy manual labor, lifting hay and feed (including loads over 80 pounds), standing and working in extreme weather, and forklift operation. A valid Driver's License and HS/GED are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 40 pounds including hay and feed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, and work overhead for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean, scrub, and sanitize stalls between patients.
• Assist in handling patients and operating equipment as needed.
• Maintain security and biosecurity in large animal barns/isolation areas.
• Assist with maintenance of stalls, equipment, fences, and doors.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of feed and supplies.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Verbal communication

Stamina

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Oklahoma State University-Stillwater is seeking a dedicated animal care support worker to thoroughly clean, scrub, and sanitize stalls, assist with patient handling, and operate equipment in the large animal barns.

The role involves heavy manual labor, lifting hay and feed (including loads over 80 pounds), standing and working in extreme weather, and forklift operation. A valid Driver's License and HS/GED are required.