Animal Care and Maintanence Worker

County of Chester • 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Husbandry and Maintenance Worker will assist with the care of a variety of farm animals and assist with the daily maintenance of park equipment, buildings, and grounds. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to work on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed to perform essential tasks and duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds, feed sacks, hay bales, etc.
• Ability to operate light tools and equipment.
• Accurate and detail-oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and follow written or verbal directions.
• Easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
• Flexible, with an ability to carry multiple tasks to completion
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new tasks.
• Professionalism, integrity, and honesty with an ability to handle confidential matters.
• Basic computer skills. Word, Outlook, etc.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; and climb ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally, the employee is required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to drive and operate a motor vehicle and small equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and an ability to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education, certifications, or trade school courses
• Job-related experience working with farm animals.
• Job-related experience – general maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily feeding and watering of animals
• Perform daily mucking of stalls, barns and other areas where animals are housed.
• Perform routine maintenance of buildings and grounds (i.e. cleaning restrooms, trash removal, line trimming, fence repairs, mowing, painting as well as basic plumbing and electrical work.
• Install and maintain equipment or products for animal care.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED