ST Rodeo Livestock Caretaker - Douglas
Salary: $15.15 Hourly
Location : Douglas Campus, AZ
Job Type: Student
Job Number: 2602270
Division: ST--Administration
Departments: ST--Administration - Athletics
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
FLSA: Non-exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: Student
Duration/Parameters: Part-Time; Temporary
Position Summary
The Student - Rodeo Livestock Caretaker is responsible for feeding and caring for rodeo livestock and general cleaning of stalls and rodeo grounds.
Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Waters and feeds rodeo livestock
Operates arena working equipment, pickup truck and side by side
Cleans stalls, pens and rodeo arena as needed
Alerts supervisor of any potential concerns regarding the welfare of livestock
Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of the care and feeding of livestock
Skill in effectively identifying and resolving problems
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize
Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision and in a variety of climatic conditions. May require working early morning, evening, and/or weekend shifts.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies.
Heavy Work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible
Location : Douglas Campus, AZ
Job Type: Student
Job Number: 2602270
Division: ST--Administration
Departments: ST--Administration - Athletics
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
FLSA: Non-exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: Student
Duration/Parameters: Part-Time; Temporary
Position Summary
The Student - Rodeo Livestock Caretaker is responsible for feeding and caring for rodeo livestock and general cleaning of stalls and rodeo grounds.
Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Waters and feeds rodeo livestock
Operates arena working equipment, pickup truck and side by side
Cleans stalls, pens and rodeo arena as needed
Alerts supervisor of any potential concerns regarding the welfare of livestock
Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of the care and feeding of livestock
Skill in effectively identifying and resolving problems
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize
Ability to work independently while contributing to the team environment
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision and in a variety of climatic conditions. May require working early morning, evening, and/or weekend shifts.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching and handling with varying frequencies.
Heavy Work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible