General Labor

Location: Kanab, Utah

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $17.50-$20.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Position Summary: This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled physical labor and equipment operations to improve and maintain sanctuary grounds and facilities. Work performed requires a general knowledge of building, grounds, and maintenance techniques. Work can be performed independently, but more technical work will generally be done under the supervision of a General Labor Maintenance Tier 2 or Team Lead.   

Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treat people around you with Kindness and Compassion, build trust by demonstrating authenticity and following through on your commitments, prioritize your well-being like you do our mission, and work to build strong relationships with your colleagues by participating in communication loops to share and receive honest feedback. You are responsible and accountable for the culture you add to your team dynamic.
• Completes customer generated work order tickets in an organized, professional, and timely manner.
• Performs a variety of maintenance work such as general building repairs and minor renovations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on various equipment, structures and landscaped areas including fencing; developed paths, diamond block retaining walls, and assists in site and building cleanup.
• Installs and repairs washers, dryers, dishwashers, heaters and swamp coolers.
• Works with a variety of construction materials including wood, metal, concrete, FRP, drywall, gravel, etc.
• Performs activities that include welding, fabricating, dumping, spreading, shoveling, raking, tamping, etc.
• Operates, services, cleans, and cares for tools and equipment.
• Performs various drywall procedures and repairs. Including texture, tape and mud.            
• Maintain a safe workplace valuing and modeling safe work practices and communicating about unsafe practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in construction and maintenance. Experience with plumbing, wall repair, painting, and appliance repair a plus.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of hand and portable power tools, vehicles, and mobile construction and maintenance equipment skillfully and safely.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret maps, diagrams, and equipment operations manuals, maintain records; make basic arithmetic calculations.
• Work with a positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
• Ability to accommodate changes in work priorities and/or scheduling.
• Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues.
• Willingness to learn on the job is a must.
•  Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, ability to qualify to be added to Best Friends insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to perform physical work requiring coordination, agility, strength, and stamina.
• Heavy lifting, (typically up to 80 pounds); prolonged periods of standing, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing, and manual dexterity.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. 
• Daily exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status. 

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.