Cleaning Assistant

Animal Rescue League Of Iowa•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cleaning Assistant to support the daily operations of our shelter. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the animals in our care while supporting the teams and volunteers who help them every day. As a Cleaning Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and disease prevention throughout the shelter. Your work directly supports animal health and welfare by helping reduce the spread of illness and ensuring that animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors have a safe and welcoming environment. This position focuses on facility cleaning and disinfection, laundry services, dishwashing and sanitation, supply organization, and supporting the shelter's disease control efforts. Success in this role requires attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to work independently while following established protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Dependable, organized, and able to maintain attention to detail while working independently.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable following established procedures, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout your shift.
Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial, housekeeping, janitorial, cleaning, animal care, kennel, or related experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine cleaning and disinfection of kennels, carriers, floors, walls, windows, doors, and other shelter areas by following established disease control protocols.
Ensure that animal housing and common areas remain clean, sanitary, and safe.
Wash, sanitize, organize, and properly store dishes and feeding supplies used throughout the shelter while maintaining cleanliness and organization in dishwashing areas.
Wash, dry, fold, and organize bedding, towels, and other shelter laundry while maintaining a clean and organized laundry room.
Support disease prevention efforts by cleaning and disinfecting grooming tools, grooming areas, and other assigned equipment according to established protocols.
Restock supplies, maintain organized workspaces, and report inventory needs to supervisors.
Assist with general cleaning tasks throughout the facility.
Interact professionally and courteously with staff, volunteers, adopters, and visitors while helping support the organization's mission and values.