Canine Care Associate

Paws With A Cause•Leighton Township, MI

5d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

PAWS With A Cause® is hiring Part-Time Canine Care Associates! In this role, you'll help maintain the highest standards of care, health, and well-being for the amazing dogs that support our mission. We're looking for team members who are dependable, adaptable, hardworking, and passionate about both dogs and people. PAWS' mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. This position is responsible for maintaining PAWS’ buildings, kennels, and grounds by providing housekeeping, grounds keeping, kennel sanitation, dog enrichment, and minor repair services.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent
Ability to work weekends
Possess a working knowledge of the various tools and equipment needed to fulfill the requirements of the job, and the ability to certify on this equipment after training
Ability to handle all sizes and breeds of PAWS animals, which could weigh in excess of 100lbs, while moving them from one location to another in an acceptable and safe manner, including correcting dogs on a leash
Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards outlined by safety management
Team Player: Ability to be an active participant of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals
Reliability: Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the best job possible
Time Management: Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks

Nice To Haves

Prior janitorial or cleaning experience preferred

Responsibilities

Cleaning and maintenance of all Building C
Maintain a clean, safe & healthy environment for dogs in building C
Report canine care and welfare concerns following PAWS procedures
Maintain a sterile environment for dogs and employees by power washing interior and exterior kennels daily, waste removal and disposal, laundry, and cleaning all areas as assigned by the Canine Care Supervisor
Responsible for keeping break rooms cleaned and restocked
Maintain building accessibility and appearance at the direction of the Canine Care Supervisor; trash removal and disposal, salting/scraping and snow removal, lawn maintenance, pea gravel disposal
Maintain Building Care equipment by performing preventative maintenance needs as instructed, repairing equipment as needed, and reporting needed repairs and parts replacements to the Canine Care Supervisor
Operate equipment to perform essential job duties, which includes but is not limited to a snow blower, lawn mower, floor-scrubber, floor buffer, and power washer
Maintain supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating need for replacements, and unloading supplies
Provide enrichment to dogs in kennels at the direction of the Canine Care Supervisor
Feed and care for the cats, including cleaning the litter boxes