Part-Time Deer Facility Attendant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in the United States is seeking staff to support animal care operations at the university's facility. Responsibilities include daily feeding, herd checks, and handling animals for annual vaccinations.

The role also involves assisting with classes, labs and tours, and supporting ongoing research projects. Additional duties include general facility maintenance such as fence repairs and habitat upkeep in outdoor paddocks.

Qualifications

• Duties include daily feeding and herd checks.
• Handling animals for annual vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classes, labs and tours at the facility.
• Support research projects.

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSSuccessful applicants will be involved with all aspects of work at the facility. Duties will include daily feeding and herd checks, handling animals for annual vaccinations, assisting with classes, labs and tours at the facility. Successful applicants will also assist with research projects. Additional duties include assisting with general facility maintenance such as fence repairs and maintaining habitat in outdoor paddocks. Some weekend work is required.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines