Animal Care Technician I-III LA 632015

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

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Allen, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm

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 Driver's 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.