State Harness Racing Technician - Seasonal (43 Weeks)

State of Maine

1d•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking to fill a seasonal full-time, 43-week State Harness Racing Technician position out of Cumberland. The primary purpose of the position is to help with veterinary laboratory diagnosis, testing and related routine medical procedures.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience handling horses, including participation in or familiarization with urine and/or blood sample collection activities.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with equine and bovine animals and knowledge of routine/emergency medical care of large animals.

Responsibilities

Obtaining blood samples for testing.
Helping the Veterinarian during emergency medical procedures.
Overseeing and monitoring the collection of urine samples from racehorses and for obtaining test samples from draft animals at pulling events at agricultural fairs.
Preparing for shipment and delivering collected samples to designated testing facilities.
Transporting and assisting in the setup of on-site testing and other equipment.
Delivering paperwork and money to the Augusta office.
Delivering supplies from Augusta to the work site.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes at least 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.