Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship - Kanab, UT

Best Friends Animal Society (Company); Georgia; On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society is looking for participants in their Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship program. This temporary part-time position offers a hands-on opportunity with rotations in Maintenance, Buildings, and Utilities departments over 12 weeks. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Key responsibilities include assisting with vehicle maintenance, construction, and utility management tasks. Physical agility is required, with exposure to animals and various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work requiring coordination and stamina.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Availability for both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees in Maintenance, Buildings, and Utilities departments.
• Complete rotational training across departments.
• Perform maintenance tasks including vehicle care and repairs.
• Assist in construction and remodeling projects.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instruction

Read and interpret maps, diagrams, and equipment manuals

Positive, energetic attitude

Willingness to learn on the job

Ability to learn principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in the trades

Job description

Location and Compensation

Location: Kanab, Utah

Compensation: $16 per hour

Position Type: Temporary Part‑Time

Job Overview

Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship – a 12‑week program with hands‑on rotations through the Maintenance, Buildings, and Utilities departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist designated employees in the Canyon Division's Maintenance, Building, and Utilities departments as directed.
• Complete a total of 12 weeks of training: 4 weeks in each department.
• Maintenance department tasks: perform vehicle fleet maintenance (oil changes to transmission replacement), fence repairs, support repair calls (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC), and maintain sanctuary grounds.
• Building department tasks: assist in new construction and remodeling projects, install footers, pour concrete, framing, insulation, drywall, painting, trim carpentry, fabrication projects including welding, plasma cutting, CNC machining, finish wood carpentry.
• Utility department tasks: maintain municipal water system (monthly testing, operation & maintenance), wastewater systems (on‑site and underground disposal), install and maintain electrical systems (services, circuits, device installation or replacement, electrical theory training).
• Maintain safe, clean workspaces and store tools and equipment properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Read and interpret maps, diagrams, and equipment manuals; perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Positive, energetic attitude; initiative; collaborative nature.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to learn principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in the trades.

Physical Requirements

Perform physical work requiring coordination, agility, strength, and stamina, including heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds), prolonged standing, stooping, reaching, crawling, climbing, manual dexterity. Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to animals (dogs, cats, etc.).

EEO Statement

Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.