Performs basic animal care, shelter maintenance, and housekeeping tasks; conducts general health observations of impounded animals; assists with handling and processing impounded animals; assists with euthanasia of animals; monitors shelter facility to maintain compliance with State regulations; runs errands using City vehicle; can assist with or perform other shelter operations tasks as directed.
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, food and water receptacles, animal traps, waste cans, floors, and walls and maintains cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
- Feeds and waters animals.
- Cleans offices, restrooms, store rooms, counters, shelves, and windows and maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
- Polices grounds, replaces exterior lights, cleans sidewalks, and cleans exterior building surfaces.
- Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals.
- Replaces interior lights, perform HVAC scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks, performs basic repair and maintenance of kennels, cages, facility, and equipment.
- Monitors animal health conditions, and records general observations.
- Assists with euthanasia of animals.
- Disposes of deceased animals.
- Picks up supplies at warehouse or local vendor.
- Handles and processes a wide variety of animals.
- Answers incoming calls; assists callers.
- Operates two-way radio and dispatches officers as directed.
- Assists citizens and visitors to the shelter; gives and receives information.
- Looks for and corrects or reports unsafe conditions.
Education- High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Experience- 6 months of prior animal care or related experience or training preferred but not required.
- Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to:- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to use hand tools, high pressure washer, animal handling equipment, and cleaning tools.
- Ability to write information accurately and legibly on forms and records.
- Ability to effectively communicate on two-way radio and telephone.
- Ability to work in any weather or environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely and routinely transport 70 pounds.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
- Ability to safely care for and handle all types of animals.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Other Requirements- Must submit to and pass a criminal background, drug test, physical and job performance assessment.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
Days can vary from Sunday-Saturday, 20 hour work weeks.
