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North Carolina State University

Animal Care / Maintenance Technician

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Position Information Posting Number: PG195349TM

Position Number: 19PLS05670

Position Type: Temporary

Is Time Limited: No

If Yes, Appointment Length:

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Essential 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.

Wolfpack 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 Employees

Enhance your career with

LEAD courses

Attend

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.

Department Information Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department:

System Information Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Animal Care / Maintenance Technician

Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule: Mon - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Minimum 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/a

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range: $14.00 - $15.00

Recruitment Dates Job Open Date: 07/31/2025

Applicant Information Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/221707

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 workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final 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

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