Barn Cleaners ensure our facilities are cleaned and maintained in a way ensures hygienic and dignified living for each of our animal residents and that respects and preserves our barns and habitats. Cleaning is a critical part of keeping our animals happy and healthy and barn cleaners play and essential and respected role on our team. For people who have farm experience, please understand this is a vegan sanctuary and familiarize yourself with our organization and mission before applying.

Responsibilities

• Barn, habitat, sanctuary cleaning/maintenance, and yardwork
• Using tractors, utility vehicles, farm truck, wheelbarrows, and other tools to perform daily tasks
• Stocking/moving 50 lb. grain bags, shavings, hay bales, etc.
• Working both independently as well as with shelter staff as needed
• Jumping on other physical tasks as needed/requested by shift lead

Qualifications

• Able to work in all weather conditions – particularly harsh Maine winters
• Able to repeatedly perform strenuous physical labor and lifting
• Must have the stamina & endurance to do a full-time, physically demanding job
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions
• Must have a willingness to help us uphold our high standards of barn/habitat cleanliness
• Team player with the ability to work with others, but also able to work independently
• Able to take direction from female managers and respond to constructive feedback
• Very reliable and dependable – maintaining our schedules is mandatory
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a challenging environment
• Comfort working around large animals (horses, cows, pigs, donkeys, goats, sheep)
• Understanding that working with animals at PRS requires patience and kindness
• Understanding of Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s organizational programs and goals
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required