Shelter Attendant (Full-Time)

Daviess County Fiscal Court • Daviess County, KY

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About The Position

The Shelter Attendant is responsible for daily cleaning of the Animal Shelter and assisting with daily operational duties as requested by the Manager. Duties include maintaining the cleanliness of animals and their cages, litter and food pans, and washing and sanitizing pans, rags, and towels. The attendant feeds and waters animals, retrieves animals for staff, volunteers, or prospective adopters, and accepts animals brought to the department by citizens. The role also involves handling incoming and outgoing animals, taking precautions such as quarantine, and moving animals from cages or vehicles to appropriate shelter areas. This may involve wild or angry animals and the risk of bites or scratches. The attendant notifies the front desk of supply needs and provides animal socialization or walks when volunteers cannot do so.

The position requires the ability to perform its essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid Kentucky driver's license.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of accounting software and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Clean the Animal Shelter daily, including animals, cages, litter and food pans, and wash and sanitize pans, rags, and towels.
• Feed and water animals daily.
• Retrieve animals for staff, volunteers, and prospective adopters.
• Accept animals brought into the department by citizens.
• Handle incoming and outgoing animals and take necessary precautions, including quarantine and placing animals in appropriate cage areas.
• Notify the front desk of supply needs.
• Socialize or walk animals when volunteers cannot do so.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED