
Maintenance Worker (m/f/d)
Full-time | 45 hours a week | LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, Bethlehem, South Africa
FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.
Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary.
Your contribution will be
- Carrying out necessary repairs and maintenance including, but not limited to Buildings, Plumbing, Carpentry
- Installing equipment and appliances and complying with all company and OHS safety regulations
- Keeping a maintenance log, writing reports and reporting any issues to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Responding to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion
- Following written and verbal instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborating with the maintenance team and other departments as needed
- Reading and following equipment operating manuals and other written instructions
- Using equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools
Your profile ideally illustrates
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Worker or similar role
- Strong written and verbal English skills
- In possession of a valid driver’s license
- Strong collaboration skills
- Understanding of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.)
- Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission.
Our offer includes
- The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
- A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
- An animal friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
- A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
- Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!
We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.
All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.