Animal Caretaker - Animal Care Program

Animal Caretaker - Animal Care Program

Animal Care Program

Job Summary

The Animal Caretaker performs routine duties and responsibilities related to the handling, feeding, and general care of animals and equipment used in research and teaching projects. Animal Caretakers maintain proper sanitization standards and assists investigators and clinicians with routine procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides basic Animal Care, such as:
  
  • feeding and watering animals
  • handling and restraining animals as directed
  • transferring animals, equipment, and supplies
  • grooming, bathing, or exercising animals
  • disposing of animal carcasses
  • observing animals for overt signs of disease
• Maintains sanitation and Animal Care equipment of the facility, such as:
  
  • removing excreta and debris from cages, animal rooms, and related areas
  • using detergents and disinfectants to clean and sanitize cages, animal rooms, and related areas and/or items
  • assisting in more advanced duties (such as servicing of cages and equipment)
• Assists with advanced Animal Care procedures and treatments.
• May provide elementary assistance to facility users in simple technical procedures and record keeping, following detailed instructions (such as maintaining animal and experiment records or collecting specimens for diagnostic or environmental control procedures).
• Assists in receiving, storing, and rotating feed, bedding, and other Animal Care supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Stairs : Occasionally

• Sitting : Rarely

• Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Frequently

• Bending/Stooping : Frequently

• Kneeling : Frequently

• Squatting/Crouching : Frequently

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Frequently

• Grip/Dexterity : Frequently

• Twisting : Frequently

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

• Visual Acuity : Frequently

• Physical Exertion : Frequently

• Physical Restraining : Frequently

Operating Heavy Machinery/Equipment : Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold : Occasionally

• Extreme heat : Occasionally

• Humidity : Occasionally

• Wet : Occasionally

• Noise : Occasionally

• Hazards : Occasionally

• Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Frequently

• Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Occasionally

• Temperature Changes : Occasionally

• Inclement Weather : Occasionally

• Heights : Occasionally

• Work Outdoors : Occasionally

• Tight Spaces : Frequently

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Frequently

Dangerous Machinery/Equipment : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands

Work is performed in indoor animal quarters, laboratories, classrooms, and offices. There are inherent risks to the work assigned such as animal bites, scratches, or kicks. The wearing of Personal Protective Attire (PPE) is required such as but not necessarily limited to gloves, lab coat or uniform, dust mask or respirator. It may be required that the employee shower upon arrival or prior to leaving a work environment. Moderate and occasional physical exertion including bending, stooping, and moving items weighing upwards to 80 pounds. Animal carcasses weighing over 80 pounds are moved with assistance, pushing, and pulling items with cart assistance. Environmental conditions may include exposure to such things as dust, high humidity, odors, excreta, noise, and debris. Position involves remaining stationary for extended periods.

Travel Requirements

5% Animal Caretakers may be required to travel to other ACP facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Willingness and ability to work with laboratory animals
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions or materials
• Ability to maintain simple records
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to detect marked signs of illness
• Ability to provide care for animals, including safe handling, feeding, and restraining of animals

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0678 - Animal Caretaker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/8/2024. This civil service non-exempt position receives 12 paid holidays a year, 12 cumulative sick days per year, and 12 cumulative vacation days at minimum per year (vacation accrual rate based on service years completed). Starting salary $40,618.50 annual/ $20.83 hourly.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 3/31/24. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jamie Price, emberton@illinois.edu, 217-333-2564. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1023555
Job Category: Service Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu