ST Rodeo Livestock Caretaker - Douglas

The Student - Rodeo Livestock Caretaker is responsible for feeding and caring for rodeo livestock and general cleaning of stalls and rodeo grounds.

Note:

Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

• Waters and feeds rodeo livestock
• Operates arena working equipment, pickup truck and side by side
• Cleans stalls, pens and rodeo arena as needed
• Alerts supervisor of any potential concerns regarding the welfare of livestock
• Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
• Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
• Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the care and feeding of livestock
• Skill in effectively identifying and resolving problems
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Work is primarily performed under general supervision and in a variety of climatic conditions. May require working early morning, evening, and/or weekend shifts.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies. Heavy Work:
Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds. Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important