Animal Services Worker

WAGE: $19.23 - DOQ
DEPARTMENT: Animal Shelter
PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave
JOB OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision of the Animal Facility Manager, provides maintenance services in support of the Animal Shelter; to help vaccinate, feed and care for shelter animals; and to perform minor repair, maintenance and janitorial work on shelter grounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes animal shelter rooms, buildings, kennels, holding areas, and grounds.
Assists with adoptions and keeps social media up to date on animals available for adoption.
Cleans and replenishes food and water bowls.
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes the Shelter's public bathrooms; replaces towels and toilette paper.
Assists in vaccinating and evaluating animals to be placed in the Shelter's adoption and/or rescue center.
Performs euthanasia and properly disposes of euthanized animals.
May help to retrieve donated food and litter, or large animals; load and unload the trailer; and store supplies.
Recognizes animal health problems and brings them to the manager's attention.
Cuts and removes weeds surrounding shelter grounds.
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Education: High School graduation or equivalent.
Experience: Some experience in the handling of animals or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
Knowledge of: Working knowledge of the various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals. Knowledge of basic techniques in animal control.
Skills and Abilities to: Skilled in restraining animals and giving vaccinations. Ability to learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the County related to animal control. Ability to perform a variety of animal control activities. Ability to learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques. Ability to administer animal vaccinations. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record. May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid conditions. While working in an animal kennel environment, employee may be exposed to animal body fluids in caring for their needs.