Animal Care Assistant/ Campus Support Location: Northwest Campus 13201 W Grand Avenue Surprise, AZ 85374
Supervisor:
Campus Administrator
Employment Terms: 11 Months, Full Time (this position requires weekends when animals are on site and flexibility to cover morning and early evening classes.)
Salary Range: $20.64 - $26.83; hourly
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for animal care to numerous species.
Able to comfortably restrain fractious animals.
Ability to perform basic medical procedures on small animals.
Assist with the treatment of sick or ill animals.
Assist with the maintenance of the facility and equipment.
Assist with the inventory of supplies and ordering.
Basic housekeeping.
Provide assistance to teacher as needed.
Provide assistance to campus as needed i.e. clerical, facilities
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Participate in advisory council and IACUC meetings
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated working knowledge in Microsoft Office and/or Google suite products.
Knowledge of the principles of business English, grammar, spelling, and preparation of correspondence.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, State, and District rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with community businesses, general public, parents and students, co-workers, and other having business with the district.
Organization of facility forms and records.
Basic knowledge of Cornerstone animal charting
AVA certification or 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Qualifications:
Experience working with animal care.
Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Flexibility to adjust hours per the needs of animals while on campus.
Other requirements:
Must possess a current Arizona Driver's License.
Must be able to pass fingerprint and background checks.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Start Date:
ASAP
Submit online application: Include: Letter of interest Current resume Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)
Western Maricopa Education Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Western Maricopa Education Center does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
