Animal Technician II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Marine Care: Manage and maintain a 450-gallon saltwater system housing jellyfish, including regular monitoring, cleaning, and ensuring a healthy environment for the marine life.
• Equine Care: Provide comprehensive care and handling for three horses at the Al Marah Equine Research Center. Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and general maintenance of the horses.
• Horse Training and Exercise: Engage in routine horse exercising and lunging, ensuring their well-being and fitness.
• Research Assistance: Assist in various research activities, which may include filming both the horses and jellyfish for study purposes.
• General Duties: Undertake additional tasks as required, which may involve various aspects of animal care and research support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the maintenance of saltwater aquaria.
• Ability to work flexibly, including over breaks, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience or strong interest in animal care, particularly with horses and marine life.
• Reliable transportation to work on the UA campus and travel approximately 11 miles to the Al Marah Equine Research Center.
• Experience in lunging and handling horses.
• Additional experience in animal care beyond the specified marine and equine responsibilities.

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimePart TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week20Job FTE.50Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryVeterinary and Animal CareBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$15.00 - $18.75Compensation Typehourly rateGrade2Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .

Grade Range Minimum$15Grade Range Midpoint$18.75Grade Range Maximum$22.5Career Stream and LevelOC2Job FamilyAnimal CareJob FunctionVeterinary & Animal CareType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date5/1/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesLaura Miller
lauram9@math.arizona.edu


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