Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma/GED.
Must be able to commit to a schedule providing a minimum of 24 hours/week.
Must be willing to work holidays and weekends if necessary.
Must maintain a current tetanus vaccination (within 5 years).
Must have a negative TB test within the last year. Rabies vaccine not required but strongly encouraged.
Desire to work with animals with an educational focus in animal sciences strongly encouraged.
Ability to work with and be comfortable around a variety of animal species.
Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, or be in other uncomfortable positions throughout the day.
Ability to work in extreme weather (heat, cold, winds, rain, cat 2 hurricane or less).
Ability to work hard for 8 hour shifts without many breaks.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
Must be able to load and operate wheelbarrows loaded up to 150 pounds.
Must be able to operate small machinery such as weed eaters and mowers.
