Seasonal Livestock Caretaker – Yosemite Park

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California seeks a wildlife stockperson to support horse and stock operations during the typical 6-month season. You will feed, water, clean facilities, monitor animal condition, and assist with basic care under supervision.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to lift heavy loads, and experience with livestock handling. Travel may involve driving a truck with a horse trailer on mountain roads, and work occurs outdoors in varying weather

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50–80 lbs throughout shift.
• Must work outdoors in all weather and terrains.
• Must maintain stock nutrition and feed schedules.
• Ability to drive a truck towing a three-horse trailer.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and clean stock facilities (barn, corrals, stalls).
• Monitor livestock condition and ensure proper nutrition and shoeing checks.
• Provide minor first aid to stock under supervision.
• Transport horses by truck on mountain roads in varied weather.
• Perform outdoor labor including raking, shoveling, and lifting loads up to 130 lbs.

Skills

Stock care

Horse handling

Truck operation

First aid

Manual labor

Education

No substitution of education for experience

Federal Wage System position

Tools

Truck driving

Job description

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California seeks a wildlife stockperson to support horse and stock operations during the typical 6-month season. You will feed, water, clean facilities, monitor animal condition, and assist with basic care under supervision.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to lift heavy loads, and experience with livestock handling. Travel may involve driving a truck with a horse trailer on mountain roads, and work occurs outdoors in varying weather