Part Time Kennel Attendant - El Cajon, United States - Friends of Cat's, Inc

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following _AND other duties may be assigned._

• Address any issues with job performance as Kennel Attendants in a timely manner.
• Coordinates special cleaning projects as assigned by Lead Kennel Attendant, Shelter Manager, and Board of Directors.
• Keep the Lead Kennel Attendant and/or Shelter Manager aware of concerns, issues, etc.
• Meet all requirements of Kennel Attendant as listed below and able to fill in at any area.
• Understands Lead Kennel Attendant will be monitoring work on a daily basis.
• Understands periodic daily walk through will be observed throughout the day.
• Understands to notify Lead Kennel Attendant of Shelter Supplies needed.

KENNEL ATTENDANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following _AND other duties may be assigned._

• Assist fellow employees and other areas of shelter as needed.
• Clean and maintain floors, walls, floor board/moldings, windows, glass doors, cages (including top of cages), cat rooms, litter boxes, cobwebs, etc. (Includes moving of furnishings to clean underneath and along the walls.)
• Cleans and maintain other areas of shelter and grounds, as directed.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload.
• Dispose of trash, recyclable materials, and animal waste.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies throughout facility in order to maintain Friends of Cats standards of excellence.
• Maintain compliance with Friends of Cats Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Meets shelter productivity standards.
• Participates in shelter events as needed or required and completes other duties as assigned,
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks such as switching out bedding and linens, laundry, dish washing, etc.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Represents Friends of Cats standards of professionalism.
• Works in a safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to routinely lift, push, and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment with cat hair and dander.
• Able to work within a shelter that houses both ill and healthy cats.
• Must be able to accept other duties assigned by either Shelter Manager and Board of Directors.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work Saturday, Sundays, and holidays.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and prioritization skills.
• Previous experience with cats preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous supervision experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

• Able to lift, push, and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Though work assignments may vary from day to day, this position typically requires:
• bending continuously; kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting frequently.

- frequent exposure to animal waste, water disinfectant, detergent, bleach, etc.

• Gloves and masks are supplied by Friends of Cats.
• Other precautionary measurements/equipment required may be addressed with Shelter Manager.

- occasional standing (litter box cleaning station and preparing wet meals for cats).
- walking, often simultaneously with cats or other equipment continuously

Animal experience (specifically cats & Vet Tech certified) preferred.

No phone calls, walk-ins, or recruiters please


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$ $16.50 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Inperson

Work Location:
In person