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Animal Packer and Caretaker Jobs in California, Missouri, USA at Southern Arkansas University
Location: California
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Animal Packer and Caretaker (Trails)
Location:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Kings Canyon National Park, CA | Sequoia National Park, CA
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May – October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
May 2025.
These positions are located in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
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Responsibilities:
Feeds and cares for 6 to 10 mules and 4 to 6 saddle horses.
Wrangles stock in backcountry settings.
Trains and corrects behavior problems in horses and mules.
Administers medications to stock.
Performs farrier duties including emergency field shoeing and trimming.
Builds loads and packs food, tools, camp equipment, explosives, supplies, and materials to trail crews.
Transports livestock, supplies, and materials via truck and trailer from source to trail heads; including transporting, loading, and unloading of hay.
Maintains tack, sheds, and corral fence lines.
Drives on narrow winding mountain roads.
Performs routine vehicle inspections on trucks and trailers and does minor repairs.
Hikes in a mountainous area (elevations above 10,000 feet) over rough and uneven terrain with backpacks/tools up to several miles in a day.
Subject to frequent extended travel and camping in remote areas.
Work Environment
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present a uniquely challenging work environment. These parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (93% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,495 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged portion of the High Sierra Mountains.
Requirements:
Selectee(s) must be able to hike in the backcountry at high altitude for extended periods while carrying backpacks, tools, and supplies of at least 50 lbs, and be able to camp for several days at a time.
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Title: Animal Packer and Caretaker
Company: Southern Arkansas University
Location: California, Missouri, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Outdoor / Nature, General Labor)
