About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people.

Position Summary

This work involves the cleaning and maintenance of patient facilities in the Vet Teaching Hospital. This position will follow a daily and weekly schedule and perform detailed tasks to include cleaning of service area floors including mopping, picking up laundry, stocking and distribution of food, cleaning drains, vacuuming, pressure washing, waste removal, using chemicals to disinfect equipment and surfaces, maintaining the appearance of concrete walkways of the outside barns using a backpack blower and pressure washer.

Small Animal Detailed Cleaning

Daily Tasks:

• Check service area floors, treatment areas, cage, and run floors.
• Wards hallway floor.
• Perform laundry pick up.
• Stock and distribute Small Animal food.

Weekly Tasks:

• Clean drains behind runs following a rotating schedule.
• Vacuum or dust vents following a rotating schedule.

Large Animal Detailed Cleaning

Daily Tasks:

• Perform the Necropsy run for Large and Small Animal units.
• Vacuum/sweep barn aisles.
• Distribute hay/feed including round bales in paddocks.

Weekly Tasks:

• Assist with barn aisle cleaning to include scrubbing with detergent and running floor machine.
• Redistribute water buckets and feed pans to barns as needed following color codes to reflect biosecurity.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in a farm animal environment with proven experience driving a regular truck and forklift. Experience having worked in an Infectious Disease environment where deep cleaning and sanitation was required.