Got a knack for DIY or would you like to put your handy skills to use for a good cause? The bunny buildings and housing at the rescue is in need of maintenance volunteers to keep it in tip top shape.
Maintenance Caretaker - CURRENTLY RECRUITING
The right individual for this position will have experience with and an affection for animals, strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work outside. This is a physical job that requires self-motivated individuals with good work ethic and patience.
Location: Douglas, ML11
Skills required:
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including rain.
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions easily and concisely.
- Excellent observation skills.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Trade skills are desirable (particularly joinery, builder or painting/decorating)
Role involves:
- Checking buildings and enclosures for signs of mould/damp and wear and tear.
- Repairing enclosures including re-meshing, re-felting, adjusting and fitting locks.
- Sanding and painting using internal and external paints.
- Waterproofing including installing tarpaulins and re-felting roofs.
- Installing Runaround systems (bespoke rabbit tunnel systems) - training provided.
- Clearing gutters of rabbit buildings.
- Fixing rabbit wooden hides/toys.
- Waste removal to our dump site.
- Building ramps.
- Insulating enclosures, weatherboarding, and installing/replacing flooring (typically Lino).
Time Commitment:
Flexible, ad hoc (1 day per week/month)
