Animal Control Maintenance Worker - (Temporary Part-time)

City of Cedar Rapids, IA • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our Animal Control team as a Temporary Maintenance Worker. This part-time role supports the health, safety, and cleanliness of our animal shelter and facilities, ensuring a humane and well-maintained environment for both animals and staff. We welcome everyone who meets all qualifications to apply. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Reliable work attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an animal shelter, rescue, or veterinary clinic performing kennel operations and monitoring animal behavior

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels and animal shelter runs daily.
• Feeds and waters animals daily.
• Observes and documents animals' appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent daily. Notifies management of any concerning or dangerous behavior.
• Utilize animal handling skills to provide a safe and humane environment for all animals.
• Exercises dogs and provides enrichment to all animals.
• Properly stocks and organizes all animal holding rooms as well as storage rooms.
• Washes and dries laundry items. Washes and sterilizes bowls, toys, or other items.
• Maintains equipment used to complete job assignments and keeps such equipment and tools in good working condition. Notifies management of any repairs needed or new equipment necessary to adequately complete assignments.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including shoveling snow, cleaning up trash and animal waste.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects of all areas in shelter.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED