Animal Attendant

Township of Woodbridge • Woodbridge, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodbridge Township is seeking an Animal Attendant. This position is primarily involved with the care, feeding, cleaning, and grooming of animals, and the cleaning of their living quarters and adjacent areas. This position includes Saturdays and Holidays.

Requirements

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/ information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of the methods of cleaning and disinfecting cages, pens, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of identifying symptoms of health disorders in animals.

Nice To Haves

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, clean, groom, and exercise animals.
• Cleans and disinfects animal areas and may clean other areas including the office and outside areas.
• Collects stool samples and take them to veterinarian for analysis for parasites.
• Observes animals general health, diet, weight, appetite, etc., for negative symptoms.
• Maintains security within the area that the animals are housed.
• May perform routine clerical work in keeping records of animals being housed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed