Overview
Join our dedicated team as an Animal Care and Site Maintenance Technician, where your passion for animal welfare and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean environment will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional animal care, ensure the cleanliness and safety of our facility, and provide basic maintenance and upkeep. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming space for animals, volunters, donors, and visitors alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with animals while supporting the operational excellence of our site.
Duties
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, grooming, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health status
- Assist with procedures including animal restraint and medication administration
- Maintain accurate record keeping of animal treatments, behaviors, and health histories
- Ensure the cleanliness of kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces through routine cleaning and sanitation practices using PPE and following strict protocols
- Handle animals safely during intake, transfer, grooming, cleaning, and assessments using proper restraint techniques
- Conduct site maintenance tasks including repairs, landscaping, waste disposal, and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed
Skills
- Experience working with animals in a professional environment; familiarity with animal husbandry and behavior is essential
- Strong animal handling skills across various species including dogs, cats, and livestock
- Excellent record keeping skills to document treatments, behaviors, maintenance, repairs, and procedural details accurately
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff, volunteers, and visitors regarding pet care instructions and medical and behavioral observations
- Proficiency in cleaning protocols to maintain a hygienic environment that promotes animal welfare and safety
- This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to animal health and well-being while supporting the operational needs of a busy animal care facility. Your dedication to animal welfare combined with technical skills will help ensure a safe, clean environment where animals can thrive.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Professional animal care: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
