Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker to provide routine animal husbandry and facility maintenance at the NC State Veterinary Hospital. The role involves physical tasks in various weather conditions, ensuring the care of equines and maintaining the facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. A valid NC Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Must be able to lift 125 pounds.
• Experience with equines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering horses, cleaning their housing.
• Constructing and repairing buildings and structures.
• Performing a variety of landscaping tasks.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Landscaping tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194577SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $35,099 - $41,736

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; with rotating holidays

Job Location

Department

Department NC State Veterinary Hospital

About the Department

The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 25,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

The Reedy Creek Equine Farm is a satellite facility of the NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The facility is a modern home for equine reproductive services and a shared space housing faculty and students from the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the CVM .

This position is responsible for routine animal husbandry tasks and facility maintenance for equines housed at the Reedy Creek Farm ( RCF ) facility.

Duties include:

• Feeding and watering horses, cleaning and maintaining their housing, dry lots, and pastures. Safely catch, lead and restraining horses for medical and teaching procedures.
• Position works in a secured facility in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research and is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include but are not limited to: zoonoses, chemicals, pesticides, fuels and solvents.
• Incumbent must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, etc. and may require the use of a respirator.
• Position will be constructing and repairing buildings, structures and fences to include basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Position also performs a variety of landscaping tasks such as mowing, weed trimming, cutting down trees, fertilizing, etc.
• Incumbent will ensure that equipment is in good working order including small engine repair and maintenance.

Please note this is a physically demanding position that involves, but is not limited to, the following:

• Quickly respond to and access horses covering a 200-acre facility.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces up to 8+ hours a day.
• Push, pull, move and lift heavy objects weighing up to 125 lb. with or without reasonable accomdation (e.g. bales of feed and bedding, feed sacks, materials, equipment, etc.).
• Work in a dusty, dirty and odorous environment. Tolerate foul odors, sights and substances.
• Work with animal dander, different types of hay and feed, and a variety of cleaning agents.
• Work in an area with and occasionally handle potentially dangerous large animals.

Other Responsibilities

• Position requires working on weekends and holidays; working occasional overtime; working variable hours depending on current needs of the unit.
• Lunch hours may vary and will be established per the current needs of the unit.
• Work schedule subject to change with prior notification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Skill to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill to interpret and understand department and university practices as well as all procedures, manuals, safety regulations, directives, and other work-related documents.
• Ability to operate and use vehicles and equipment including farm equipment (e.g. different types of tractors and attachments), full size pickup truck, ATV’s, tractor, etc.
• Ability using hand tools, power tools and landscaping tools.
• Ability to perform minor repair work (e.g. fix fencing, watering devices, minor plumbing repairs, feeders, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 125 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to clean and provide maintenance for tractors, vehicles and equipment (e.g. change oil and filters, tire changes, battery changes, etc.).
• Ability to perform small engine repair.
• Skills to operate a personal computer to check e-mail and use MS Word & Excel documents.
• Experience to safely catch, lead and restrain horses.
• Experience with equines to safely work in animal areas.
• Ability to clean stalls and feeding/watering horses.
• Experience and skill to identify sick and/or injured horses and the ability to identify subtle changes in their behavior.

Required License or Certification

• NC Driver’s License is required and will need to be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• NC Pesticide License or ability to obtain one within one year from start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/13/2025

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 05/20/2025

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.

Special Instructions

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number

Position Number 00108310

Position Type

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Band Level Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

Position Classification Salary Range $ 35,099 - $ 74,402

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency GN05

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical position.
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and trade(s) experience to equal 4 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 3 years experience)
  • None of the above
• * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
  • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
• * Do you have a valid North Carolina Pesticide license or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment?
  • I have a current NC Pesticide license
  • I have the ability to obtain an NC Pesticide license within one year of employment
  • No, I do not have nor have the ability to obtain an NC Pesticide license
Required Documents
• Resume
• Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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