Needed Immediately - Full to Part time 20-40+ hours per weekMaintenance person wanted along with grounds keeping. Lawn push mowing, weeding and running a weed eater. Familiarity with tools such as chain saws, mowers, weed eaters hedge trimmer, drills, circular saw.
Job also includes working with animals handling mostly dogs and cats. Feeding, medicating, cleaning kennels and catteries, and cleaning runs.
Hours increase to full time during busy holiday and summer times. Must be available for all holidays and weekends. Groundskeeping / maintenance/animal care giver. Duties include push mowing, weed whacking, general maintenance, Knowledge and ability to use a chainsaw and other such power tools/lawn tools, follow directions and working with dogs, cats and misc. animals.
This position requires compassion and a love for animals. Drivers license and OWN TRANSPORTATION IS A MUST!
Local boarding kennel seeking part-time help for labor-intensive kennel work and reception.
Summary: Job to include but not limited to: care of animals (dogs and cats), cleaning and disinfecting kennel, feeding, exercise of dogs, maintaining strict cleanliness standards throughout kennel and grounds, reception activities include (answering phone, making reservations, assisting clients with checking in and out pets).
Kennel Caregiver:
General duties include keeping runs/cat condos clean and sanitized; exercising, feeding, and picking up after the animals; reporting the animal's condition to the kennel manager; and filling out boarder "report cards." Kennel caregivers must be available on weekends and holidays to tend to boarded animals.
Kennel caregivers must have sufficient physical strength and mobility to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects. Caregivers must also possess the confidence to administer medications and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. Kennel workers also perform many of the routine janitorial tasks such as housekeeping duties, restocking inventory, and some yard maintenance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Be available on weekends and holidays to tend to boarded animals
- Clean and disinfect kennel runs and cat condos, launder pet bedding
- Prepare meals and feed dogs and cats
- Administer medications as indicated by owners and veterinarian
- Bring animals to and from the kennel during check-in and check-out procedures Clean up after animals inside and outside the facility
- Walk, exercise, and play with dogs as needed
- Keep exercise areas clean and help to maintain kennel grounds
- Bathe and brush dogs as needed
- Maintain the kennel as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to, Repairs to Kennels and general maintain sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, washing dishes, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, Push mowing, weed whacking, and some grounds keeping, and checking equipment and supplies
Other Potential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet and speak with clients and visitors
- Answer the phone and describe services
- Book reservations
- Check pets in and out
- Collect payment from customers
- Enter client and pet data into kennel database
- Lawn care
- Repairs to Kennels and general maintains
Skills and Abilities
- Carry out instructions in written and oral
- Regularly stand for extended periods
- Frequently walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and lift or move up to 50 pounds Maintain confidence around pets and visitors
- Possess basic computer knowledge and skills
- Possess good communication and social skills
Experience, Education, and/or Training
- No experience or training required
Reliable person to do $15.00 per hour to start. Need reliable and dedicated person. Must have own transportation! Please send word format resume DRIVERS LICENSE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION ARE A MUST!
Job Types: Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
