Animal Caretaker

Opportunity at a Glance
The Pasture assistant II is a very physical job which requires working in the sun for extensive hours. As many pasture assistant you would require having a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• This position requires that you work diligently and responsibly when independent of constant personal supervision. Abuse of your position’s independence will be grounds for dismissal.

• Cutting, loading, delivering, unloading, chopping and receipting forage grass for Ross University livestock

• Driving of Pasture truck as necessary once licensed and insurable

• All aspects of planting and establishing forage grasses, including supplying, weeding and fertilizing

• Daily and periodic cleaning of animal stalls, pens and paddocks

• Repair and maintenance of mangers, gates, feeders and buildings in the pasture

• Construction of woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire fencing

• Installation, maintenance, repair and operation of irrigation systems

• Assist animal caretakers with animal handling and transport duties

• Washing and rinsing of the livestock transport vehicle promptly after transport tasks

• Assist Pasture Assistant I in all his duties as requested

• Assist the Large Animal Caretakers in all their duties as requested

• Brush control in and around the pasture

• Electric fence set-up, maintenance and repair

• Care for and attention to the pasture truck, utility vehicle and trailers

• Train for and be available as relief for large animal caretakers

• Trained for fire emergencies and hurricane crises

• Familiarity with all current Pasture procedures, operations and projects

• Qualification for standard driver’s license required.

• Class D tractor driver’s license is desirable

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• Experience of working with animals Preferred
• Should be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure
• Class P driver’s license Required

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation