Job opening: Animal Caretaker NA-05
Salary: $19 - 22 per hour
Published at: Nov 09 2023
Employment Type: Intermittent
This announcement is being used to fill vacancies at the following location: Animal Boarding (BLDG 6603)
This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans at this time.
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Duties
Provides food, water, and care for all animals. Responsible for the correct identity and quantities of various foods for each animal following specified or special schedule. Recommends changes in feeding and other care to owners.
Exercises animals by turning out or walking on a leash as required, or following a specific schedule.
Observes animals to be continually aware of appearance, behavioral or health changes, takes corrective action and informs management, veterinarian personnel or owner as necessary. Administers medication to animals as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
Cleans and sanitizes stalls, kennels, petting zoo, common areas and loft on a regular basis to assure clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Provides adequate and correct storage of food, bedding and supplies.
Performs various maintenance and repair tasks when necessary. Reports major repairs, and assures adequate corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required for this position.
- Must be able to work during the hours of operation to include nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of animals' characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals. Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.
Applicants meeting the following will be considered Highly Preferred:
Six months of dog kennels experience.
**Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list**
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address DL-NAF-W0U4AA US ARMY GARRISON FT CAMPBELL HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
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- Name: Danai Brown
- Phone: 270-798-4901
- Email: [email protected]