Medication Technician/Animal Caregiver for Potbellied Pig Sanctuary Job at Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary Marana, AZ 85658

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is currently hiring a FT Medication Technician.

Medication Preparation: Thursday - Sunday, 8 hours a day (8A-4P)

Sanctuary Assitant: Monday or Wednesday, 8 hrs a day (8A - 4P)

Medication Preparation Technician - We are looking for a careful, detailed orientated person with good penmanship to work indoors making approximately 500+ peanut butter sandwiches, containing a variety of medications for pot-bellied pigs. The hours are: 8AM - 4PM with a 30-minute paid lunch and break, 4 days per week.

Sanctuary Technician - Tasks may include watering, feeding, giving fluids for hydration, morning and afternoon medical rounds, handing out medicated sandwiches, special meals, treating ailments, injuries, illness, clean-up and a variety of misc tasks as needed. The shift is 8A - 4P, with a 30-minute paid lunch and break, 1 day per week.

For more information about the sanctuary please see our web site at www.ironwoodpigs.org

The Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is a premier pot-bellied pig sanctuary in a very rural area of southern Pinal County, in Marana, AZ. We take in unwanted and abused pigs primarily from Arizona with a few from surrounding states. We have rescued over 2400 pigs in the 20+ years of our existence. Ironwood is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association and by some experts, we are the largest pot-bellied pig sanctuary in the United States. In addition, we are one of the very few sanctuaries that continues to takes in an average of 85 pigs per year.

  • We are looking for staff members that are punctual, reliable, rarely miss work, love animals, fast learners, and who work well with others.
  • We offer long-term employment, medical, dental and vision insurance by 90 days, and up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick/vacation time each year.
  • We are in a remote area northwest of Tucson so only those living in central to northwest Tucson, Red Rock, Marana, Avra Valley, Catalina, Eloy, Casa Grande, or Florence areas are close enough for a reasonable drive to the sanctuary. We are less than 1 hour's drive from all the above areas.

Requirements for any qualified candidates:

* Must have your own reliable vehicle to get to/from work.

* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

* Must be able to work as part of a team and individually.

* Must be able to work in a physically demanding position

* Must be vaccinated against Covid 19 or willing to be tested upon request.

* No experience necessary, we will train you.

Please do NOT visit the Sanctuary without an appointment or call the sanctuary, as our Human Resource department is off site and no employment calls will be handled on the main line. Applications are only being accepted through your Indeed account.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Attendance bonus

Application Question(s):

  • This position requires availability Thursday - Sunday and one additional day every week - Do you have any conflicts with this schedule?
  • We are located in a very remote area of Marana, AZ - Are you within a one-hour commute of the sanctuary?

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location




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