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Livestock Attendant
Orange County Fair and Events Center
Costa Mesa, California
Position Title: Livestock Attendant
Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour
Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of unskilled manual labor to maintain the cleanliness and operation of livestock exhibits and facilities during the annual OC Fair.
Essential Functions:
- Performs heavy manual labor and other tasks as needed to maintain the appearance of the livestock area.
- Operates equipment including forklifts, manlifts, tractors, carts and hand tools.
- Maintains and repairs various structures and exhibits in the Livestock area
- Assists with the set-up and dismantling of exhibits, tents, fencing and special events.
- Assists with the loading, unloading and weigh-in of animals.
- Works directly with the public to answer questions regarding Livestock exhibits and programs and provide directions to other locations on the fairgrounds.
This document in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience in maintenance and repairs.
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as forklift, manlift, tractor, and carts, in addition to hand tools in a safe and proper manner necessary.
- Familiarity with common safety practices associated with livestock required.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills a must.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment necessary.
- Must be available to work all 23 days of the annual OC Fair.
- Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
Preferences:
- Valid California drivers license.
- Knowledge of livestock show office procedures highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and must constantly use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Will work in a fast-paced, environment in both indoor and outdoor locations during all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however quieter noise levels may be experienced while working in an indoor office environment.
Job Description Acknowledgment:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.HOW TO APPLY
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