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Animal Caretaker/Housekeeper

Job Field: Other Jobs
Location: Texas

JOB SUMMARY:
JOB TITLE: Animal Care and Housekeeping Services

DUTIES: Provide personnel to care for various types of animal species kept indoors and outdoors. Services shall be provided wherever animals are located, used, or transported.
Animal care: Feed and water animals, Housekeeping services shall be provided in Surgery Suites, Animal Procedural Rooms, and Animal Housing Facilities. Wash the animal cages, clean and sanitize floors, contaminated equipment, furnishings, walls, and doors. Clean lobby and corridors. Biologic or contaminated waste shall be disposed of as directed. ). All work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which has specific regulations dealing with the handling of medical infectious waste.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. Knowledge of basic animal care and of basic housekeeping principles.

DUTY HOURS: Normal duty hours shall be 0630 hrs to 1615 hrs; personnel shift times may be split/altered to fulfill daily requirements. Occasionally surgical procedures that extend past 1615 hrs will require personnel to clean and sanitize areas as stated.

REQUIREMENTS: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with animal technicians and other staff personnel. Possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License. Security Clearance: This effort may deal with sensitive Government information. Therefore, a National Agency Check (NAC) will be conducted on the individual to fill this position
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