Trades apprentices wanted at the sanctuary
KANAB – Interested in a unique opportunity for young people 18 and older to begin a potential lifetime career path? Best Friends Animal Society is offering an Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship through the Canyon Division in Kanab. The Canyon Division keeps the lights on, the water flowing and the animals sheltered.
The temporary, 12- week part-time position pays $16 per hour. Apprentices will spend four weeks in three departments: Maintenance, Buildings and Utilities.
“This is an ideal opportunity for people who like to work with their hands and want a broad learning experience to trade skills in a safe, supportive environment,” said Jarad Brinkerhoff, director of canyon operations, Best Friends Animal Society.
Some of the skills apprentices will learn include:
Maintaining and repairing vehicles - from oil changes to engine and transmission work
Fencing repair and grounds upkeep
Assisting technicians on repair calls (to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC.)
Assisting with new construction and remodeling projects (footers, pouring concrete, framing, insulation, drywall, painting and trim carpentry)
Fabrication work (welding, plasma cutting, CNC)
Finish wood carpentry
Maintaining the municipal water system (water testing, system operations)
Maintaining wastewater systems
Installing and maintaining electrical systems (includes electrical theory training)
Apprentices will be required to maintain safe, clean workspaces, tools and equipment. Treating Sanctuary colleagues and volunteers with kindness is a must, as is building trust through effective communication.
“Ultimately, our hope is that this program will produce graduates that acquire the skilled trades that will build a pipeline of future Best Friends employees,” Brinkerhoff said. “As the largest employer in Kane County, Best Friends offers a solid career path and excellent benefits, so this is a great way to start working with us.”
To view the complete job description for the Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship, visitwww.bestfriends.org/careers, find the position listing and click on apply. Tours of the canyon division operations are available upon request, by emailing jaradb@bestfriends.org
