Caretaker - Detailed Cleaner

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,229 - 27,388; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for full-time employee benefits

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Kentucky is seeking a Caretaker - Detailed Cleaner to maintain cleanliness in the Vet Teaching Hospital. The position involves daily and weekly detailed cleaning tasks for both small and large animals.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in sanitation techniques. Those with farm animal experience and the ability to lift 75 lbs are preferred. The role offers a salary of $16.92 per hour and eligibility for full-time employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with farm animals and truck operation.
• Experience in an infectious disease environment requiring deep cleaning.
• Must be able to work well with diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks for small and large animal units.
• Check service areas, treatment areas, and maintain cleanliness.
• Handle waste and disinfect areas using approved chemicals.

Skills

Ability to handle large and small animals

Sanitation/disinfection techniques

Driving experience

Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caretaker - Detailed Cleaner

This work involves the cleaning and maintenance of patient facilities in the Vet Teaching Hospital. The caretaker performs a daily and weekly schedule of detailed cleaning tasks for both small and large animal units, including the use of chemicals for disinfection, pressure washing, and handling of animal waste.

Responsibilities

Small Animal Detailed Cleaning:

• Daily tasks: Check service area floors, treatment areas, cage, and run floors; wipe down scales; perform laundry pick‑up; stock and distribute small animal food; maintain 24-hour unit floors.
• Weekly tasks: Clean drains behind runs; vacuum or dust vents; clean dermatology service; remove waste from the dog walk area followed by pressure washing.

Large Animal Detailed Cleaning:

• Daily tasks: Perform the necropsy run for large and small animal units; change mop water, rinse mop buckets, and change mop heads; vacuum/sweep barn aisles; distribute hay/feed; sweep and disinfect scales; clean exam rooms; disinfect door handles, buttons, and countertops.
• Weekly tasks: Assist with barn aisle cleaning; redistribute water buckets and feed pans in barns; clean interior drains; clean outside of barns especially isolation barn; change mop water and mop heads; clean feed bins; disinfect and replace cleaning tools; clean walkways outside barns with a backpack blower and pressure wash; remove cobwebs; pick up the Bar G Order; replenish gas tanks for large animal tractors, carts, and work trucks; transport unowned animals to the county animal shelter; order, stock, and distribute shavings; test/calibrate rescue wall stations monthly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• Preferred experience with farm animals, operation of a regular truck and forklift, and experience in an infectious disease environment requiring deep cleaning and sanitation.
• Ability to handle large and small animals, maintain sanitation/disinfection techniques for large animals and small ruminants, stand for long periods, and work well interpersonally with diverse staff.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, sit, stand, stoop, bend, walk intermittently, and work with cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Driving experience required; must be able to drive for job‑related duties.

Employment Details

• Posting Number: S15339P
• Working Title: Caretaker - Detailed Cleaner
• Department: VetMed‑VTH Large Animal Hosp
• Employment Type: Employee, Full Time
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Salary: $16.92 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for full‑time employee benefits
• Location: Athens, GA (Athens Area)
• Closing Date: Open until filled (closing date not specified)

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact Information

• Name: Kris Mitchell
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• List of References with Contact Information (required)
• Optional Documents: (none)