Animal Caretaker

Los Angeles Unified School District

13d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Two years of experience in caring for farm animals or wildlife.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience attending to farm animals and wildlife.
• Experience cleaning after animals and maintaining animal health.
• Experience in gardening and possess sufficient knowledge of gardening tools, equipment and techniques.
• Able to withstand and effectively perform their work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for 3-8 hours per day.
• Exercise safety protocol when working near bystanders as they are likely to conduct their work in the presence of students, staff, and visitors.
• Dependable team player, checking in to his/her site on time, daily, and working with the science teacher to create lesson plans and events for students and community members.
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and nonprofit organizations in order to organize community events at the school farm/garden, and attain supplies and materials for the school farm/garden.
• Detail oriented, adapts well to change, and can manage several projects while ensuring all projects are carried out in a safe, timely, accurate, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Attending, feeding, and watering farm animals, such as horses, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, turkeys, geese, ducks, tortoises, peafowls, and chickens.
• Cleaning and disinfecting pens, stalls, and poultry coops, including floors and drinking fountains.
• Inspecting animals for general physical condition and symptoms of disease and possibly applying simple veterinary treatment.
• Repairing and maintaining cages and enclosures at the science site.
• Providing information to teachers and students regarding the proper care of animals.
• Directing the movement of visitors through animal exhibits.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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