Animal Care / Maintenance Technician at InsideHigherEd

Posting Number:PG195349TMPosition Number:19PLS05670Position Type:TemporaryEssential Job Duties:Technician needed to provide direct daily care to university owned animals to include preparing for ANS and CVM student labs, feeding, watering, and cleaning. Grounds maintenance to include mowing, weed control, fence repair, and general upkeep.Is Time Limited:NoWolfpack Perks and Benefits:As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.What we offer:Health Insurance for Temporary EmployeesEnhance your career with LEAD coursesAttend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.Job City & State:Raleigh, NCClassification Title:Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title:Animal Care / Maintenance TechnicianWork Schedule:Mon - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pmMinimum Experience/Education:Minimum 1 year experience working with horses and ability to work safely in animal areas. Experience safely catching, leading, and restraining horses.Department Required Skills:- Ability to recognize sick and or injured animals- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally both written and orally.- Ability to interpret and understand farm practices as well as all procedures, manuals safety regulations, directives, and other work related documents.- Ability to clean, sanitize, and maintain facilities.Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:- Ability to observe equine appearance and behavior, and report subtle differences, and abnormalities.- Experience operating vehicles and equipment such as UTV’s, pickup trucks, tractors, front-end loaders.- Experience performing minor repair work such as basic plumbing, carptentry, fence repair, small gasoline engine repair, automotive repair, and diesel engine repair.- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment such as string trimmers, leaf blowers, and zero turn mowers.Required License or Certification:n/aValid NC Driver's License required?:YesCommercial Driver's License Required?:NoAnticipated Hiring Range:$14.00 - $15.00Job Open Date:07/31/2025Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/221707EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States