Caretaker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Availability to work one of the fixed schedules: Monday–Thursday, Tuesday–Friday, or Friday–Monday; schedules do not rotate.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to exert moderate to extensive physical effort, including stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds individually.
• Ability to work around unpleasant odors or sounds, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.
• Ability to operate power tools, pressure washers, and lawn equipment.
• Core competencies: attention to detail, teamwork, integrity, initiative, positive attitude, and cooperation.

Nice To Haves

• Kennel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, feed, bathe, and handle animals in accordance with K9s For Warriors policies and procedures.
• Follow kennel safety procedures, including proper animal handling and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Observe and assess dogs’ behavior and health, and report concerns or changes to the Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management.
• Provide dog enrichment under the direction of the Enrichment team and participate in designated training and enrichment sessions.
• Complete kennel, enrichment, and training logs and associated paperwork accurately.
• Follow Veterinary Staff instructions to assist with dog care.
• Handle dogs humanely and safely at all times, including dogs with unknown or outdated vaccination history.
• Report maintenance concerns and assist with distributing incoming products and ordering.
• Help maintain buildings, equipment, grounds, kennel areas, yards, and lawn-maintenance equipment.
• Respond to kennel operational needs as directed by the Lead K9 Caretaker and/or Kennel Management.
• Follow and adhere to PPE policies and all organizational policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve dogs’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being and share suggestions with the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Kennel Manager or Assistant Kennel Managers.
• Maintain communication and good working relationships with kennel staff, other departments, and organization employees.