Livestock Caretaker

Westgate Resorts • River Ranch, FL

6d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

our incredible Livestock Caretaker plays a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for guests by ensuring the well-being of the animals at our Petting Farm. This hands-on position involves caring for a variety of livestock while engaging with guests to provide an educational and enjoyable experience.
As a Livestock Caretaker, you will:

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Completing the daily opening and closing procedures of the Petting Farm
• Taking care of all animals at the petting farm
• Daily cleaning of all animal pens
• Twice daily feeding and watering of all animals at petting farm
• Ability to identify injured or sick animals and report to Livestock Manager
• Performing pony rides daily for resort guests
• Interacting with resort guests, teaching them about the animals and the petting farm procedures
• Responsible for enforcing safety rules and procedures with resort guests
• Interacting with, handling, brushing, leading all animals at petting farm
• Responsible for keeping work and guest areas neat and clean
• Help with inventory of food and livestock
• Loading and unloading 50lb bags of feed and hay bales for animals
• Knowledge of livestock, and ability to work well with others, as well as independently
• Enthusiasm, energy, drive, job devotion, and personal ambition
• Participating in certain special events
• Some duties may vary

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed