What are the responsibilities and job description for the Taxidermy and Delivery Assistant position at The Wildlife Gallery Inc?
Description
Job Title
Mt. Team Habitat and Delivery Assistant
Location
Blanchard, Michigan
Reports to
Mt. Team Habitat Manager - Taxidermy
Benefits
Matching 401(k) program and a complimentary financial advisor available. Medical / prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and more insurance options available after 90-day waiting period. Paid personal time, paid vacation time, paid holidays.
Summary
This position is responsible for helping the Mountain Crew build off-site and on-site habitat scenes for taxidermy mounts. This position is responsible for moving and constructing materials, cold jointing, painting rockwork, and plugging in plants as directed. This position is responsible for assisting or leading the installation of taxidermy work on a mountain at off-site locations, cleaning trophies in a trophy room at off-site locations, and delivering customer’s trophies to off-site locations when needed.
Essential Functions
- Work proactively and positively toward the goals of all departments
- Take direction from the Mt. Team Manager
- Assist in constructing appropriate habitat scenes for life size and other designated taxidermy projects.
- Lead or assist in Mt. Team cleaning of animals in a customer’s trophy room.
- Lead or assist in the installing of new taxidermy trophies for existing clients.
- Assist in gathering tools and supplies needed to complete the project.
- Lead or assist in the delivery of finished taxidermy for our clients assisting our delivery department on route to installs, cleanings, or just as a separate delivery.
- Assist in all habitat department duties as instructed by Mt. Team/Habitat manager.
- Assist with driving the project truck and hauling the project trailer to each job.
- Travel to job sites away from the WLG shop and stay in hotels for extended periods of time.
- Be able to acquire and maintain a chauffer’s license and follow all WLG driving guidelines.
- Performs other relative duties assigned by supervisors or managers.
Competencies
· Self-leadership Skills
· Communication Proficiency
· Thoroughness
· Creativity
· Collaboration Skills
Required Education and Experience
· High School Diploma or G.E.D.
· Proven High Producer with Excellent Quality
· Clean Driving Record
Preferred Education and Experience
· 2 Years Leadership Experience
Physical Demands
This job requires the ability to bend, stand, and lift. Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time. Lifting requirements are classified as Heavy Work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Respirator and rubber gloves will be required when working with specific materials. (Medical determination and annual fit testing are required for respirator)
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is a full-time exempt salary position. Standard weekly hours are Monday through Friday 7-3:30pm. Shifts may vary per management discretion. Occasional overtime will be required during busy season. Frequent travel is required.
Salary : $35,000 - $45,000