Animal Caretaker NA-03

U.S. Military Academy

West Point, NYFull-time$19.47–22.72/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.47–22.72/hr
Location
West Point, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

U.S. Military Academy is hiring an Animal Caretaker NA-03. The Animal Caretaker NA-03 at West Point Crosbie E. Saint Equestrian Center provides care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, record‑keeping, and assisting with restraint, while performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 70 lb, standing for long periods, and operating a vehicle as needed.

Key focus areas include Receive and shelter animals brought in for temporary care., Observe animals and notify supervisor of abnormal appearance., and Feed animals and measure food portions according to instructions..

Important skills include Animal Handling, Animal Observation, Animal Care Record Keeping, Feeding Animals, Cleaning And Disinfecting Animal Areas, and Operating Motor Vehicle.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal HandlingAnimal ObservationAnimal Care Record KeepingFeeding AnimalsCleaning and Disinfecting Animal AreasOperating Motor VehicleMowing GrassMaintaining Stock of Cleaning MaterialsFollow Complex Written Instructions

Qualifications

Lift Over 70 PoundsStand and Walk Long PeriodsValid Driver's License

Full job description

This position is located at the West Point Crosbie E. Saint Equestrian Center. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1. Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. 2. Stand and walk for long periods of time. 3. Be able to follow complex written instructions. 4. Be able to maintain animal care records. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to recognize obvious changes to the normal appearance and activities of animals. Ability to handle animals and clean work areas. Qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics. Receives and shelters animals brought in for temporary care. Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance. Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals. Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies. Mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter. Clears drains in runs. Empties garbage.

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