Barnyard/Facility Assistant

Barnyard/Facility Assistant

PT/Hourly

Position provides primary care for barnyard animals and assists with grounds/facility maintenance.

Summary: Responsible for the care, feeding, and enrichment of barnyard animals. Treats animals with kindness and respect. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for animal health and safety. Ensures maintenance and upkeep of the shelter and grounds. Provides educational, safe and engaging experiences for all visitors.

Duties:
Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the barnyard as often as needed.
Handle animals safely, and with kindness and respect.
Ensure animals have access to clean, fresh water at all times.
Feed animals as appropriate and directed by the Barnyard Manager.
Clean and remove animal waste from barnyard area as often as needed.
Ensure animals have clean, adequate bedding and housing.
Ensure barnyard animals are properly groomed.
Report unusual animal behavior, signs of illness, disease, or discomfort to management.
Wash and sterilize food and water containers.
Clean public and common areas of grounds, as directed.
Empty grounds trash as needed and directed.
Assist clinic and animal care staff, as needed.
Patrol and maintain grounds as needed to include mowing, landscape care, trash, animal waste and litter pick-up.
Monitor & maintain tools and equipment so they are always in good working condition.
Notify management and assist with repairs of facility structure, including but not limited to, buildings, fencing, animal enclosures and gates.
Provide excellent customer service and educational experiences for all visitors.
Assist with birthday parties, tours and events as requested.

Other duties as may be assigned:
This position will also be cross-trained in the duties of a kennel assistant, to include, but not limited to:
Provide primary care for sheltered animals; help socialize animals to make them more adoptable; facilitate animal interaction with potential adopters;
Clean and remove animal waste from kennels and litter boxes as often as needed;

To apply: Visit www.peninsulaspca.org for application instructions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 29.0 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Newport News, VA 23601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport News, VA 23601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person