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Position Details Req ID: req18053 Position Title: Animal Caretaker I-III Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 630079 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp Location Address: Large Animal Clinic, Veterinary Medical Hospital Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Hiring Supervisor: Scott WalkerHiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 11.75 - 15.00, Hourly Work Schedule: M-F 8 am to 5 pm (hours may vary) Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Responsible for thoroughly cleaning, scrubbing, and sanitizing stalls between patients and/or periodically when patient is hospitalized for extended period of time. Operate pickup, forklift, and other equipment as necessary to transport patients and hay. Assist in handling patients as instructed. Assist in maintaining security and biosecurity in large animal barns/isolation areas. Responsible for general maintenance including repairs to stalls, equipment, fences, doors, etc. Assist with maintaining inventories of feed and supplies as directed.This position is heavy in manual labor and requires physical ability to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 80 pounds, including lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, and work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, wet) conditions at times. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume and three references Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications:
High School/GED
One year of related experience with animal caretaking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.
Must have valid Driver's License.
Must be able to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 80 pounds to include lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to clean stalls manually. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Must be able to read and communicate verbally.
Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Safety Certificate must be acquired after employment begins.
Preferred Qualifications:
More than five years' experience with animal caretaking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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