Maintenance Worker/kennel Worker - Kalamazoo, United States - Camp Ravenwood Kennels
2 weeks ago
Description
Needed Immediately - Full to Part time kennel and office person needed hours per week. 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.
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.
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.
MajorResponsibilities:
- 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 checkin and checkout 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,
Other Potential
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
- 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
- No experience or training required
_Reliable person to do $10.00 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
Salary:
$10.00 /hour
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
$ $15.00 per hour
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work setting:
- Inperson
- Outdoor work
Work Location:
In person
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