Animal Caretaker II

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Caretaker II position will be responsible for the daily care and observation of animal health and reporting of findings. Changing and refreshing soiled caging material and adding fresh diet and hydration. Maintaining facilities by sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, and organizing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Two years of experience in animal care.

Nice To Haves

• Animal health technician with AALAS certification.
• Experience in Higher Education/Research Institute preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans animal cages and feeding equipment.
• Prepares basic animal food, feeds and waters animals according to established guidelines and schedules.
• Operates large cage washing machines, high pressure cleaner, floor scrubber machine, and wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
• Collect, cleans, and sterilizes instruments with autoclave and chemical sterilant.
• Washes laundry and maintains equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and disease prevention conditions. This includes using sterile techniques when handling animals, cleaning and sterilizing floors, walls, and cubicle doors using high level disinfectants. Prepares and autoclaves caging for special population animals.
• Handles and restrains animals for research personnel.
• Transports animals, bulk feed and bedding materials. Assists with storing supplies which can include weekly large shipments of bedding and/or feed weighing up to 40lbs.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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