Shelter Worker (Animal Services)
About The Position
We are currently seeking: A shelter worker to join our team and, under general supervision, perform all aspects of humane animal care duties to ensure animal safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include: Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining shelter areas as assigned. Feeding, watering and bathing animals. Providing humane sheltering services in compliance with State minimum standards and shelter policies. Safely and humanely handling animals of unknown health and temperament. Contributing to the programs and services that support the shelter's live outcome goal. Ensuring the safety of animals and people in the shelter. Accurately maintaining all required records in the shelter's database. Assisting in unloading trucks, stocking shelter areas and storing materials. Maintaining facility and grounds in a clean, neat and organized manner. Varying hours Sunday through Saturday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm including holidays. Regular and timely attendance is required. The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Requirements
- Safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
- Adherence to disease management and safety protocols.
- Working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards and be able to lift up to 96 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working with animals is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining shelter areas as assigned.
- Feeding, watering and bathing animals.
- Providing humane sheltering services in compliance with State minimum standards and shelter policies.
- Safely and humanely handling animals of unknown health and temperament.
- Contributing to the programs and services that support the shelter's live outcome goal.
- Ensuring the safety of animals and people in the shelter.
- Accurately maintaining all required records in the shelter's database.
- Assisting in unloading trucks, stocking shelter areas and storing materials.
- Maintaining facility and grounds in a clean, neat and organized manner.
- Varying hours Sunday through Saturday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm including holidays.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
