What are the responsibilities and job description for the URGENT !!!! Large Animal Caregiver, Horses, Donkeys, and Goats, $25/h (Glorieta, New Mexico) position at Heart and Soul Animal Sancruary?
Job Summary
We are urgently seeking a dedicated Large Animal Caregiver to join our team in Glorieta, New Mexico. This vital role involves caring for and managing a variety of large farm animals, including horses, donkeys, and goats. The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal husbandry, possess strong outdoor work skills, and have experience handling livestock in a dynamic environment. Your hands-on approach will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the animals while maintaining a safe and efficient farm operation. This position offers an energetic work atmosphere where proactive animal care and farm maintenance are key to success.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for horses, donkeys, goats, and other large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and health monitoring
- Perform routine maintenance on farm equipment and machinery, including repairs using hand tools or power tools as needed
- Operate heavy machinery such as agricultural tractors and forklifts to assist with farm tasks and material handling
- Maintain cleanliness of animal enclosures and farm facilities to promote hygiene and prevent disease
- Follow safety standards in all aspects of animal care and equipment operation to ensure a safe working environment for all team members
- Support with general farm tasks including fencing repairs, equipment maintenance, and light welding or mechanical repairs when necessary
Skills
- Proven experience in animal husbandry with a focus on large livestock management
- Supervising experience preferred for overseeing other team members or volunteers
- Ability to operate farm machinery such as tractors, forklifts, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Mechanical knowledge related to equipment repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Skilled in manual handling techniques for heavy lifting and livestock management
- Familiarity with safety standards in agricultural production environments
- Experience with tools such as hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- Outdoor work experience with a strong understanding of farm operations and horticulture practices if applicable
- Knowledge of livestock health care practices including feeding schedules, grooming routines, and disease prevention
Join us if you’re ready to make a meaningful impact caring for animals in a lively farm setting! We value proactive individuals who thrive in outdoor environments and are eager to contribute their skills toward maintaining a safe and productive farm operation.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25