Livestock Caretaker

Westgate Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Livestock Caretaker to enhance guest experiences at a unique Florida dude ranch. The role involves caring for a variety of animals, engaging with guests, and ensuring safety and cleanliness at the Petting Farm. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care, strong work ethic, and the ability to lift heavy items. This opportunity offers comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the chance to work in a vibrant outdoor environment. If you love animals and enjoy working with people, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K with company match

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Exclusive discounts for Team Members

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Advancement & development opportunities

Community Involvement Programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Care for livestock and ensure their well-being.
• Interact with guests and provide educational experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal pens and guest areas.

Skills

Animal Care

Customer Interaction

Physical Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Golf Carts

Job description

Company Description

Pay Rate: $16 / hour- Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeoprovides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour South of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo.

Job Description

our incredible Livestock Caretaker plays a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for guests by ensuring the well-being of the animals at our Petting Farm. This hands-on position involves caring for a variety of livestock while engaging with guests to provide an educational and enjoyable experience.

As a Livestock Caretaker, you will:

• Completing the daily opening and closing procedures of the Petting Farm
• Taking care of all animals at the petting farm
• Daily cleaning of all animal pens
• Twice daily feeding and watering of all animals at petting farm
• Ability to identify injured or sick animals and report to Livestock Manager
• Performing pony rides daily for resort guests
• Interacting with resort guests, teaching them about the animals and the petting farm procedures
• Responsible for enforcing safety rules and procedures with resort guests
• Interacting with, handling, brushing, leading all animals at petting farm
• Responsible for keeping work and guest areas neat and clean
• Help with inventory of food and livestock
• Loading and unloading 50lb bags of feed and hay bales for animals
• Knowledge of livestock, and ability to work well with others, as well as independently
• Enthusiasm, energy, drive, job devotion, and personal ambition
• Participating in certain special events
• Some duties may vary

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values ofintegrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares ourcommitment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.