Major responsibilities

This is a role that assists in chicken breed conservation, egg production and litter bedding operation. The incumbent will be reported to “Sustainable Living Officer”.

Daily operation at chicken house

• Feeding, cleaning, egg collection and monitoring of chicken house.
• Monitor and report the health status of the chicken to the supervisor.
• Record keeping.
• Assist in preparation, labeling and delivery of eggs.

Teamwork

• Following the vaccination program for chicken.
• Chicken culling.
• Food production for chicken.
• Acts as replacement for any workers on day-off.

 Others

• Assist in any other work assigned by the officer or manager of the Department for the realization of the Department’s objectives or the Farm’s mission.
• Monitors, reports and do minor repairs in chicken section (i.e. leaking water hose, nest pads, nest box, perches).
• Leaf litter collection.

Job Requirements

• Able to read and record production information in Chinese.
• Familiar with biosecurity measures of avian disease prevention in Hong Kong.
• Valid driving license (Type 2) is preferred.
• Experience in poultry keeping is preferred.
• Physically fit for outdoor work, transport of animal feed and litter, and other general livestock operation.
• Able to work independently, as well as acting as a good team player.
• A good communicator.
• Require to work on shift-duty and has to report duty regularly on Sunday and public holiday.
• Love nature and respect animal welfare.

Application Method

Interested parties, please send your CV with current / last salary, expected salary and availability to the People & Culture Department, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or via email at pnc@kfbg.org