Livestock Worker 1

Combine your passion for horses with a critical public service mission. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with veterinarians at Park's racetrack, assisting with the care of champion thoroughbreds and meticulously recording vital health data. Your work is essential to ensuring the well-being of the animals and upholding the highest standards of the industry. Gallop your way into applying for this position now!

In this vital role, you will monitor assigned horses, closely observing their behavior and health to ensure their well-being. Your responsibilities include skillfully and safely collecting biological samples, with a specific focus on urine collection, and then meticulously preparing and packaging them for laboratory analysis. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and completing all necessary documentation for your observations and samples, while also assisting with a variety of other farm activities as needed to ensure smooth operations.

This position is ideal for a highly responsible and reliable individual who is passionate about horses and committed to precision in their work. Your efforts are a vital component of ensuring animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Experience in general farm work; and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• A Commission Employee License is required for this position once hired.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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