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Animal Care/Groundskeeping Position
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is seeking a motivated and hard-working professional with maintenance and animal care experience to join our staff as Animal Caretaker/Groundskeeper. The Animal Caretaker/Groundskeeper is expected to be energetic, capable, and efficient. The ideal candidate should be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time, have experience working with animal husbandry, and experience handling large machinery and equipment. This position is full time.
- Lawn mowing and weed-whacking
- Snow removal (winter)
- Mechanical repairs on equipment and vehicles
- Carpentry and welding
- Stock freezers and help prepare raw meat for wolves
- Other duties involved with general groundskeeping.
The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate the following qualites:
- pleasant, honest, reliable, self-motivated, team worker, punctual, and neat with an ability to follow policies and work details
- ability to stand for extended periods of time & lift 80lbs
- ability to work in all weather conditions and work on a ladder as needed
- high level of energy and efficiency
- reliable and dependable
- comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- ability to multi-task
- respectful and caring nature for animals
- willingness to learn new equipment.
The ideal candidate should exhibit:
- General maintenance and groundskeeping skills
- Experience working with large and small equipment and machinery
- Welding and carpentry skills preferred
- Farm Hand experience is a plus
- Driver’s License (Required)
- Experience with Large Canines Highly Preferred
