Animal Shelter Custodian (Part Time)

County of Montgomery
Troy, NC

THIS IS A REPOST. APPLICANTS FROM THE LAST 90 DATS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

ALL APPLICABLE FIELDS ON THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED OR THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This part time position is primarily responsible for helping to maintain the animal care shelter premises and the animals being housed there.
  • The nature of the work includes frequently lifting more than 40 lbs, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, standing, and walking. At least half of the work is performed outside.
  • Ability to work and care for animals that do not always cooperate
  • Up to 20 hours per week.
  • Must be available for weekend hours
  • Must be capable of working on site alone
  • Most shifts are half days
  • Part time hours are limited to 1000 hours in a calendar year
  • Clean, care for and feed animals
  • Maintain cleanliness of cages/kennels and shelter
  • Light maintenance work (ex. painting, fence repair, dog house repair)
  • Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of all work spaces; including animal control vehicles.
* It is not unusual for all dogs to be barking at the same time. Employees must be able to tolerate the noise.

* All animals are not cooperative. Only Animal Control Officers handle those that are deemed dangerous but ALL employees must be vigilant because an animal's attitude can change.Valid NC Driver's License or reliable means of transportation to work
Drug test and background check.
Tetanus shot
18 years of age or olderExperience working with animals in a business or farm setting

Availability to work weekends and holidays.
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