JOB SUMMARY
Performs safe and humane cleaning of shelter facilities; feeds and waters animals; monitors animal health and alerts appropriate staff; cleans and sanitizes bowls, equipment, bedding, and related items; provides animal enrichment and documents behaviors; may assist the public with adoptions, intakes/reclaims, or other related matters; conducts routine clerical work; assists the vet services staff with routine procedures and performs other related duties as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Working around animals of unknown origin, history and temperaments.
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Forms, vet records, computer data, adoption applications, reclaim/transfer documents. Record keeping, receipts. Money handling, move date calculation, maintaining confidential information
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Interacts, communicates, and provides assistance to the public regarding a variety of animal related matters; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with outside agencies, volunteers, shelter staff, co-workers and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, walking and vision constantly; sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing constantly; hearing and talking frequently; crawling rarely.
Working conditions involves exposure to aggressive animals, zoonotic diseases, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, odors, hot water, and extreme weather conditions. Possible exposure to the rabies virus via animal bites/scratches (pre-exposure vaccines & booster offered at city's expense). Protective Equipment: Gloves (latex, leather, or cloth), rubber boots, ear plugs or muffs, eye protection, animal handling equipment.