JOB 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, food and water receptacles, animal traps, waste cans, floors, and walls and maintains cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
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Feeds and waters animals.
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Cleans offices, restrooms, store rooms, counters, shelves, and windows and maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
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Polices grounds, replaces exterior lights, cleans sidewalks, and cleans exterior building surfaces.
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Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals.
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Replaces interior lights, perform HVAC scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks, performs basic repair and maintenance of kennels, cages, facility, and equipment.
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Monitors animal health conditions, and records general observations.
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Assists with euthanasia of animals.
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Disposes of deceased animals.
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Picks up supplies at warehouse or local vendor.
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Handles and processes a wide variety of animals.
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Answers incoming calls; assists callers.
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Operates two-way radio and dispatches officers as directed.
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Assists citizens and visitors to the shelter; gives and receives information.
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Looks for and corrects or reports unsafe conditions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Days can vary from Sunday-Saturday, 20 hour work weeks.
