What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand / Kennel Technician position at Riverview Farm?
Kennel Technician / Farm Hand
Riverview Farm breeds British Labradors to meet two goals: to be excellent in the field and pleasant in the house. We send several dogs to the UK, annually, to compete in Field Trials, and we are the only kennel in the US that produce dogs that compete in the professional field at the highest level in England and Europe.
We are looking for two Kennel Technicians / Farm Hands at our Lynnville, TN facility. This person will work with 75-100 British Labradors as they are being trained to hunt at the highest level. This is a physical job, and we require someone physically and mentally strong. With these many dogs, we are looking for fast-paced & organized people. You will get to enjoy the dogs, as you get to know their names and personalities, but realistically this is a very labor-intensive position.
What you will be doing:
- Caring for dogs in all weather conditions. Hot/cold, rain/shine we require our animals to have a clean environment to keep our dogs healthy
- Unloading and loading dogs in all weather conditions
- Deep cleaning of kennels is required
- Laundering as needed
- Handling of dogs from puppies to senior age
- Notifying supervisor at first sign of sickness
- Notifying supervisor at first signs of a dog’s diet needing attention/altered
What we are looking for:
- Kennel experience preferred
- Farm work or physical labor required
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Attention to detail in noticing if a dog is getting sick, or over/under weight
- A love of dogs is required
- Quick decision-making ability
- Disciplined and observant
- A love of the outdoors
- Desire to learn and take direction
Benefits/Perks:
- Private living quarters available: furnished apartment, utilities, cable, washer/dryer
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
6:30AM - 11:00AM
Lunch 11:00 - 2:00
2:00PM - 5:30 PM
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20